MRI Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist

Job Summary

Operates a scanner to obtain images used to diagnose and treat pathologies.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepares and positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately to produce cross-sectional images of the body.
• Performs patient pre-screening, scheduling, and education related to the examination.
• Enters and monitors patient data and transfers images.
• Prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Ensures prompt submission of high-quality images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
• Ensures equipment is properly functioning. Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel.
• Affords assistance in maintaining a clean, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Completion of a MRI or Radiology Technology program
• No experience required
• Constant standing and walking
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more)
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs
• Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs
• Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors
• Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements
• Rare kneeling and sitting

Physical Requirements

• Constant standing and walking
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more)
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs
• Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs
• Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors
• Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements
• Rare kneeling and sitting

Education

• Completion of a MRI or Radiology Technology program

Experience

• No experience required

Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And ARRT-MR Magnetic Resonance Imaging - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (ARMRIT) - American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT)

Work Shift

Variable Shift (United States of America)

Job Type

Employee

Department

4201000007 Magnetic Resonance

Scheduled Weekly Hours

32

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Payment Options
• Upfront Tuition Coverage