MRI Technician - Radiology

Responsibilities

• Instructs patients regarding magnetic resonance imaging procedures;
• prepares, positions, and manipulates patients to ensure appropriate placement for imaging;
• Selects appropriate imaging techniques, and calibrates console and peripheral hardware, as required;
• Obtains images, produces film records and backups from desk to storage media, and transfers for desk to workstation;
• Inspects for quality and completeness of exam;
• Performs quality assurance on magnetic resonance equipment and laser camera;
• Performs physical inventories and maintains clinical supplies;
• Provides instruction and guidance in magnetic resonance imaging procedures and equipment/facilities usage to staff and/or students in training;
• Ensures adherence to established PHS/PMG and department policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, safety standards, HIPAA, and compliance regulations;
• May assist in research and/or clinical subject scheduling;
• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of the latest trends in the field of expertise.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED is required;
• An Associate Degree is preferred;
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging MRT (New Mexico licensure) is required;
• American Registry Radiologic Technologists R.T. (MR) (ARRT) or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist ARMRI is required;
• BLS Certification is required at the time of hire.

Requirements

• Registered Technologist Trainees/Apprentices PMRT (Provisional NM licensure) is required;
• American Registry Radiologic Technologists R.T. (R) (ARRT) is required;
• Successful completion of ARRT(MR) Boards within two years of hire.

Pay

Pay Range Minimum Offer: $36.41

Pay Range Maximum Offer: $55.60

Schedule

Varied Days and Hours (United States of America)