MRI Technician

About the role

The job provides clinical research laboratories with technical support. It involves performing imaging in the MR, adhering to set protocols, reviewing and evaluating exams, preparing contrast media, and assisting with clinical research studies.

Responsibilities

• Performs imaging in the MR and holds competency in these MR.
• Performs procedures according to set protocols established by radiologists or researchers.
• Reviews all requisitions to ensure correct exams have been scheduled and allotted the proper time frame.
• Has knowledge of and utilizes appropriate care protocol relating to the physical and psychological needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, young and mature adults, and geriatric patients.
• Prepares contrast media, (or radio pharmaceutical), performs venipuncture, and administers contrast (or radio pharmaceutical) to patients under the direction of the physician.
• Reviews/evaluates completed exams for quality and proper format. Makes notation when images are to be repeated, and the proper technical factors needed for correction.
• Provides patient education prior to, during, and subsequent to the procedure in order to reduce patient anxiety and enhance patient comfort, providing optimal imaging.
• Reports and records all malfunctioning equipment to Imaging Manager and/ Clinical Engineering appropriately.
• Affords appropriate utilization of imaging systems, accessories, and patient positioning techniques to generate quality images.
• Ensures safety of patients and non-radiology staff in and around the imaging scanner/equipment.
• Ensures that all regulatory compliance standards are met to ensure patient and staff safety.
• Participates in continuing education activities to maintain appropriate accreditation.
• Utilizes radiology information systems in accordance with current guidelines and protocols.
• Performs daily quality assurance (QA) scans to ensure the system is in good working order.
• Routinely checks equipment for damage and reports repairs as needed.
• (Ex. Checks the RF coils if working in MRI for damage/and report repairs).
• Documents all system errors and saves raw image and raw data when necessary to help service personnel troubleshoot any problems with the systems.
• Aids with new staff training and orientation and serves as a conduit for communication when needed between the manager, staff, and facility users.
• Supports clinical research studies with limited supervision, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and efficiently.
• Follows established protocols to handle, process, and prepare research samples and specimens for testing; supports analysis and examination as needed.
• Safeguards data integrity by controlling access to electronic files, rooms, and storage cabinets; works with leadership and staff to streamline proposal preparation, training, and project workflows.
• Contributes expertise in documenting research methods, including questionnaire development, data collection approaches, sampling strategies, and statistical weighting decisions.
• Aids with subject enrollment to ensure that informed consent is properly obtained and documented.
• Prepares quality and safety control measures for the laboratory, such as checks of equipment, temperature control, and documentation of quality improvement projects.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).
• Knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of formal primary pathway in MRI accredited program and clinical training in an AMA or JCERT approved program.
• ARRT or ARMRIT certification.
• BLS certification.

Skills

• Ability to conduct physical examinations and health assessments.
• Ability to interview and obtain medical information.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently.
• Strong organizational skills and demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical skills.

Benefits

• Benefits Eligible Yes.
• Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.