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 patient contraindications (e.g., 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 use of EMR, PACS, Teletracking System, computer systems, patient scheduling, and other systems as required.
• Greets all patients upon arrival utilizing A.I.D.E.T. standards.
• Adheres to policies on employee ID, standards of behavior, attendance, and punctuality.
• Responsible for maintaining MRI Safety Zones at all times.
• Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies care accordingly (e.g., age, culture, language, hearing or visually impaired).
• Communicates with patients, parents, and/or primary caregivers at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy).
• Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.
• Performs specific daily and monthly quality assurance (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 (e.g., Microsoft Office, Google Suite).
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of MRI experience.

Pay

Minimum starting rate of $44.30 per hour. The posted rate of pay is a reasonable good-faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may differ based on factors including labor market data, experience, education, certifications, skills, geographic location, internal equity, budget, and grant funding. Some positions may also be eligible for shift differentials, performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions.

Benefits

HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) employees, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.