MRI Technologist

Sign-on bonus eligible.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided:
  • MD: No state license required
  • OH: No state license required
  • PA: No state license required
  • WV: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) License OR Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Apprentice License through the West Virginia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board
• Registered through American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Radiography, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy, or MRI
• Certification in MRI through ARRT within 12 months of hire OR MRI certification through American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) due upon hire
• Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire
• State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas

Preferred Qualifications:

• MRI certification through ARRT or ARMRIT upon hire
• Radiography certification through ARRT

Responsibilities

• Prepares and explains exams to patients
• Performs all exams that pertain to specialty areas
• Maintains current knowledge of procedures in specialty areas in order to perform assigned duties
• Maintains proper magnetic field safety requirements as required by manufacturer
• Assists physician during specialty exam
• Processes exams and makes available on PACS
• Demonstrates appropriate patient/family/self-safety practices
• Delegates and evaluates the delivery of care given by peers, other members of the health care team, and ancillary staff
• Participates in self-evaluation and develops a plan for professional development based on personal/unit goals/strategic plans
• Upon completion of exam, finishes all paperwork related to the patient
• Participates in the education/oversight of orientees, ancillary staff, and students in collaboration with the preceptor, manager, and/or designated education coordinator
• Active on selected committees for the purpose of exchanging information and participating in problem-solving methods
• Expands knowledge base and development by attending formal and/or informal educational activities
• Assists in identifying problems for investigation, collecting data for research projects, and applying current concepts to patient care
• Adheres to values-based care recognizing the importance of quality customer services (Service Excellence Standards) to patients and employees
• For facilities with specialty accreditation requirements: completes annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards (training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, in-services, and competency validation)

Physical Requirements

• Extended periods of standing and walking
• Lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs of weight
• Carry items of up to 20 lbs

Working Environment

• Works in a strong magnetic field
• May be exposed to virus, disease, and infection from patients and specimens in working environment; may be exposed to traumatic situations including psychiatric crisis, physical injuries, and death
• Possible exposure to ionizing radiation and sharps

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of MRI procedures and safety issues
• Organization, communication, and computer skills
• Multi-tasking and ability to prioritize and deal with a variety of situations at any given time

MRI Clinical Ladder

The MRI Clinical Ladder is a system-wide clinical advancement program to enhance professional development, provide a reward system for quality clinical performance, promote quality respiratory care, and improve job satisfaction for respiratory therapists.

• Level 1
  • No experience required
  • All MRI technologists with less than 12 months of experience enter at Level one
• Level 2
  • Meets requirements for previous level
  • One year of experience (apprentice experience not applicable)
  • Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1, plus additional skill sets
• Level 3
  • Meets requirements for previous levels
  • One continuing education pathway
  • Three years of experience (apprentice experience not applicable)
  • Compliant in 3 leadership/supervisory skills
  • Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1 and 2, plus additional skill sets
• Level 4
  • Meets requirements for previous levels
  • One continuing education pathway
  • Five years of experience (apprentice experience not applicable)
  • Compliant in 5 leadership/supervisory skills
  • Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1, 2, and 3 plus 3 additional skill sets