MRI Technologist

About the Role

Provides quality care to patients receiving diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures. Communicates patient needs and responses through appropriate verbal and written correspondence. Ensures documentation is complete and accurate regarding all aspects of patient care.

Responsible for proper operation of imaging and specialty equipment, staying current with uses of medical devices. Assumes responsibility and provides direct care for all procedures performed in this area. Ensures patients are prepared for procedures and provides quality care during procedures. Assists with patient and family education, and may support or assist in research and related activities.

Demonstrates knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and physiology. Provides complex technical care to meet patient needs, assists with performing and planning multiple diagnostic procedures in appropriate time sequences, and acts as a resource for students and junior technologists.

Completes procedures in the Radiology Information System to ensure billing of exams/procedures. Prepares billing sheets and submits them per guidelines. Responsible for completing all aspects of patient care documentation as required in imaging services.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care to patients during diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures.
• Communicate patient needs and responses through verbal and written correspondence.
• Ensure complete and accurate documentation of all aspects of patient care.
• Operate imaging and specialty equipment, staying current with medical device uses.
• Prepare patients for procedures and provide direct care during procedures.
• Assist with patient and family education.
• Support or assist in research and related activities.
• Demonstrate knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and physiology.
• Provide complex technical care to meet identified patient needs.
• Assist with performing and planning multiple diagnostic procedures in appropriate time sequences.
• Act as a resource for students and junior technologists.
• Complete procedures in the Radiology Information System to ensure billing of exams/procedures.
• Prepare billing sheets and submit them per guidelines.
• Complete all aspects of patient care documentation as required.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
• Registered with the ARRT (minimum requirement).
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience, with one (1) year in MR.
• Advanced certification in MR preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association.

Physical Requirements

Medium: 20-50 lbs (occasionally, 0-33% of the workday); 11-25 lbs (frequently, 34-66% of the workday); 01-10 lbs (constantly, 67-100% of the workday).

• Lifting up to 50 lbs maximum.
• Carrying objects up to 25 lbs.
• Occasional to frequent standing and walking.
• Occasional sitting.
• Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing).
• Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and tasks.

Environmental Factors

Environmental exposures may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks and include, but are not limited to:

• Blood-borne pathogen exposure.
• Bio-hazardous waste.
• Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors.
• Communicable diseases.
• Electrical shock.
• Floor surfaces.
• Hot/cold temperatures.
• Indoor/outdoor conditions.
• Latex.
• Lighting.
• Patient care/handling injuries.
• Radiation.
• Shift work.
• Travel may be required.
• Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits that start on day 1.
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs.
• Family-focused benefits.
• Wellness incentives.
• Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs.

All levels of experience and education will be considered for this role.