MRI Technologist - Full Time

About the Role

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health, we help our patients live better, healthier lives—and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient's chart and/or physician order to determine optimal imaging parameters for suspected pathology.
• Selects proper imaging coil for study.
• Performs imaging studies using proper scanning techniques and protocols.
• Works with physicians to optimize MRI sequences to produce the highest quality MRI image.
• Administers contrast media following MRI department protocols.
• Verifies pregnancy status, when appropriate.
• Obtains MRI consent documentation when appropriate.
• Determines whether the patient has been appropriately prepared for the procedure.
• Documents diagnostic and patient data in the appropriate record.
• Performs post-processing techniques to optimize imaging or study.
• Draws up sterile contrast media and other solutions following hospital-approved infection control guidelines.
• Administers emergency care including performing CPR.
• Performs MRI safety screens for patients for contraindications (i.e., foreign bodies, medical indications).
• Responsible for scheduled shifts including holidays and weekends.
• Overtime as needed to provide continual quality patient care.
• On-call assignments as needed per individual hospital and departmental policy.
• Performs daily clerical duties, including the use of EMR, PACS, Teletracking System, computer systems, patient scheduling, and other systems as added by the hospital.
• Greets all patients when they arrive for their exam utilizing A.I.D.E.T. standards.
• Adheres to the policies of Employee ID, Standards of Behavior, Attendance, and Punctuality.
• Responsible at all times for maintaining MRI Safety Zones.
• Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This includes communication with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
• Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.
• Performs specific daily and monthly QA.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
• Lifts a minimum of 25 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs., and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day.

Requirements

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Certificate of Completion/Degree from an accredited Radiography or MRI program.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of MRI experience (preferred).
• American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT, MR) or ARMRIT certification within 9 months of entering position.
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification within 60 days of entering position.

Pay

Minimum rate of $44.30 hourly. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer, and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on labor market data, experience, education, certifications, skills, geographic location, internal equity, budget, and grant funding.

Benefits

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits. Certain positions may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate, as well as shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.