MRI Technologist

About the role

Mass General Imaging has opened a new state-of-the-art outpatient MRI facility in Assembly Row (Somerville, MA).

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients, positions for exam, sets imaging parameters per protocol, performs computer processing, and displays images.
• Selects appropriate imaging protocols for patient studies and performs quality assurance scans as required.
• Demonstrates the ability to work cohesively as a team member within the MRI Department and consults appropriate content experts as needed.
• (ie radiologist, nurse, child life specialist)
• Rotates to MRI scanners across the assigned department as needed.
• Performs routine outpatient exams with and without contrast.
• Manages MRI safety components for all exams and participates in clinical care coordination.
• Inserts IV catheters as needed and prepares for and performs intravenous injection of MR contrast agents.
• Communicates the possible contraindications and monitors for and responds to adverse reactions to MR contrast agents.
• Records all information regarding contrast injections appropriately in electronic medical record (EMR).
• Instructs patients and visitors on MRI safety procedures and ensures adherence to safety policies by all persons entering the MRI area.
• Functions as final check point, prior to scanning, for patient safety and protocol clarification per department policy.
• Identifies hazardous system malfunctions; secures area and removes patients and personnel from magnet bay during emergency situations.
• Performs scheduled quality control procedures on MRI scanner and other related equipment.
• Reports any potential equipment related problems to supervisor as necessary.
• Assists other department staff in various duties as necessary (i.e. scheduling and transporting patients, taking stock inventory, filing, etc.).

Requirements

• Certificate/Diploma in medical imaging required, Associate's preferred.
• ARRT(MR) or ARMRIT required within 12 months.
• BLS required within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Competent in performing routine outpatient exams with and without contrast.
• Shows the ability to optimize scan parameters due to patient condition to maintain diagnostic quality.
• Manages MRI safety components for all exams and participates in clinical care coordination.
• Inserts IV catheters as needed and prepares for and performs intravenous injection of MR contrast agents.
• Understands and can communicate the possible contraindications as well as monitor for and respond to adverse reactions to MR contrast agents.
• Records all information regarding contrast injections appropriately in electronic medical record (EMR).
• Instructs patients and visitors on MRI safety procedures and ensures adherence to safety policies by all persons entering the MRI area.
• Functions as final check point, prior to scanning, for patient safety and protocol clarification per department policy.
• Identifies hazardous system malfunctions; secures area and removes patients and personnel from magnet bay during emergency situations.
• Performs scheduled quality control procedures on MRI scanner and other related equipment.
• Reports any potential equipment related problems to supervisor as necessary.
• Assists other department staff in various duties as necessary (i.e. scheduling and transporting patients, taking stock inventory, filing, etc.).

Skills

• Medical imaging knowledge.
• Quality assurance scanning.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• IV insertion and contrast agent administration.
• Emergency response and safety procedures.
• Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Documentation and communication skills.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefits effective on day 1.
• Hospital funded pension plan + a 403(b) retirement savings plan.

Pay

$42.86 - $57.41/Hourly Grade 5

Schedule

Wed/Fri 10a - 10:30p + every other weekend 6:30a-7p