MRI Technologist

Req #: 0000259844 | Full-Time, Hourly | Evening Shift | Community Medical Center, Toms River, NJ

About the Role

The MRI technologist functions under the direction of the MRI supervisors and the director of the Radiology Department. Primary responsibilities include technical, supportive, and departmental duties associated with diagnostic procedures. The MRI technologist operates and maintains MR equipment in the cardiac MRI suite and prepares patients for MRI procedures. They demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Maintains all necessary MRI logs, paperwork, and charts.
• Inventories, copies, or orders MRI-associated paperwork.
• Appropriately assigns MRI procedural numbers and maintains an accurate procedural log of MRI patients.
• Completes all MRI-associated procedural paperwork and enters patient charges.
• Correctly labels all patient optical disks, CDs, and films.
• Tracks all studies in RIS.
• Performs supportive duties associated with the overall functioning of the Cardiac MRI Department.
• Transports patients to and from the MRI department as needed.
• Stocks MRI room and prep room with necessary supplies daily.
• Retrieves records, CDs, patient files, etc., as needed.
• Files complete patient studies.
• Maintains a clean and neat MRI room, prep room, and control room.
• Operates supportive equipment associated with MRI procedures.
• Prepares and cares for patients undergoing MRI diagnostic procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of an A.M.A.-approved school of Radiography Education.
• ARRT-MR certification required (may consider ARMRIT certification on the condition of obtaining ARRT-MR within one year of hire).
• One year of previous RRT experience required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) required.

Preferred Qualifications

• ARMRIT licensure with MRI certification.
• 3 years of MRI experience.
• GE experience.

Pay

$51.45 - $61.05 per hour (anticipated hourly wage range for positions in New Jersey; compensation depends on candidate's educational background, skills, and professional experience).

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance.
• Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Retirement Plans.
• Short & Long Term Disability.
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Wellness Programs.
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance).
• Discounts through partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more.