MRI Technologist I - Part Time

Join an energetic, patient-focused team at Medstar Radiology Network! We are seeking an experienced MRI Technologist for a Part-Time position at our outpatient imaging center in Timonium. This role is ideal for professionals looking for a consistent part-time schedule in a patient-centered environment.

About the Role

Under the direction of the Radiology Medical Director, the MRI Technologist performs routine to complex magnetic resonance procedures and related techniques, producing images for interpretation by a licensed independent practitioner. The role ensures services are performed safely and contributes to the imaging center team by providing and seeking feedback for improved clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Receives, relays, and documents verbal, written, and electronic orders in the patient's medical record.
• Corroborates patient's clinical history with physician's order and procedure, ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed independent practitioner. May verify informed consent, if applicable.
• Assumes responsibility for patient needs during procedures.
• Identifies, prepares, and/or administers medications as prescribed by and under the direction of a licensed independent practitioner in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Applies principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others when taking radiographs.
• Performs venipuncture and maintains intravenous access as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
• Identifies, prepares, positions patient, and competently performs procedures using established MR protocols or as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner for diagnostic interpretation or intervention.
• Evaluates images for technical quality, ensuring proper identification is recorded.
• Identifies and manages emergency situations.
• Provides education to patients, students, and other healthcare providers.
• Performs ongoing quality assurance activities and conducts POC Creatinine clearance testing in accordance with established MR protocols.
• Knows emergency shut-down procedures and how to properly react to a quench.
• Selects appropriate pulse sequences with consideration given to established protocols and other factors influencing data acquisition parameters.
• Manipulates and reconstructs digital data for display or hard copy records, ensuring proper identification is evident.
• Maintains archival storage of digital data as appropriate.
• Assists in maintaining supply inventory.
• Follows established safety standards to ensure a safe environment for self, patients, visitors, and staff.
• Instructs students and residents and performs preceptor duties as necessary.
• Establishes ownership of clinical area by maintaining the appearance and readiness of exam rooms, equipment, and supplies.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Assists other modalities/areas of the Imaging Center as assigned or when workload allows.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, in-services, and center-wide meetings as scheduled.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Up to 5 years of experience as an MRI Technologist.
• Minimum Associate's Degree in Radiology or graduation from an accredited two-year radiology program.

Qualifications

• Must be registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Radiography, or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMIT) and maintain current valid registration from ARRT or ARMIT.
• MR advanced registration through ARRT or ARMIT is required upon hire for IDTF centers. Non-IDTF centers require MR advanced registry within the first 12 months of employment.
• Must meet the state licensure requirement for the state in which they practice.

Skills

• Knowledge of routine to complex MRI procedures and protocols.
• Skill in operation of MRI equipment as well as applicable ancillary equipment.
• Ability to work independently and multitask.
• Ability to provide documentation accurately and concisely.
• Demonstrates understanding of human cross-sectional anatomy, physiology, pathology, radiopharmacology, and medical terminology.
• Knowledge of computer applications, including information and billing systems, keyboard input, digital archiving, and retrieving of data.

Schedule

• Monday–Friday: 3:30 PM–8:00 PM
• Rotating Saturdays at the Bel Air location