MRI Technologist

About the role

The position is a PRN MRI Technologist position located at IU Health Bloomington.

Responsibilities

• Helps cover PTO and call ins primarily during the week and occasionally on weekends.
• Possesses knowledge of MRI safety and safety zones.
• Reviews patient history and screens for safety concerns (ferromagnetic objects, implanted devices, etc.).
• Educates patients on what to expect and ensures they are safe and comfortable during their scan.
• Obtains IV access, prepares and administers contrast and is familiar with recognizing and responding to adverse contrast events.
• Possesses advanced knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy.
• Ensures the MRI environment remains safe by screening all visitors and team members entering the MRI environment.
• Displays knowledge of scanning protocols and adjusts to ensure diagnostic images.
• Performs routine QC and ensures equipment is functioning properly.
• Collaborates with radiologists and referring physicians.
• Documents necessary information in EMR.
• Aids in minimally invasive procedures as needed.

Requirements

• 0-3 years of relevant experience.
• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) is required.
• Advanced certification through one of the following: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists: Registered Technologist - Magnetic Resonance, RT(MR); or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT): Registered Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (RMRIT), within 12 months of hire.
• MRI experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to maneuver equipment and improvise positions when the condition of the patient does not permit routine positioning.

Skills

• Knowledge of MRI safety and safety zones.
• Ability to screen for safety concerns (ferromagnetic objects, implanted devices, etc.).
• Ability to educate patients on what to expect and ensure they are safe and comfortable during their scan.
• Ability to obtain IV access, prepare and administer contrast, and recognize and respond to adverse contrast events.
• Advanced knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy.
• Ability to ensure the MRI environment remains safe by screening all visitors and team members entering the MRI environment.
• Knowledge of scanning protocols and ability to adjust to ensure diagnostic images.
• Ability to perform routine QC and ensure equipment is functioning properly.
• Ability to collaborate with radiologists and referring physicians.
• Ability to document necessary information in EMR.
• Ability to assist with minimally invasive procedures as needed.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer.

Pay

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Schedule

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