MRI Technologist - Part Time

Pay

$30-$50 an hour

Schedule

Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Responsibilities

• Interviews patient to explain magnetic resonance imaging procedures and ensures removal of those metal objects which are hazardous to patient and equipment when magnet is activated.
• Prevents patients or others who have incompatible objects that cannot be removed from entering the magnet room.
• Positions patient on examining table and places specified coil (receiver) such as head coil or knee coil, close to area of interest, following protocols requested by Radiologist.
• Demonstrates use of microphone that allows patient and technologist to communicate during examination.
• Performs phlebotomy as needed to safely inject contrast media as indicated and approved.
• Enters data such as patient history, anatomical area to be scanned, orientation specified, and position of entry into aperture of magnetic resonance imaging equipment (head or feet first), into computer.
• Keys commands to specify scan sequences, and adjust transmitters and receivers, into computer.
• Observes patient through window of control room and on closed circuit TV screen to monitor patient safety and comfort and communicates regularly with patient to assure comfort and compliance.
• Views images of area being scanned on video monitor to ensure quality of acquisition datasets.
• Modify pulse sequence parameters as needed to achieve optimal results.
• Moves DICOM datasets to destinations and storage per policy and procedure.
• Alerts and controls access to anyone about to enter magnet room to danger of wearing or carrying metal around magnet.
• Acts as a gatekeeper to maintain a safe environment.
• Participates in the training of MRI students in their clinical rotation as needed.

Requirements

Education/Experience:

• Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Medical software, PC and office software, modality interface software and hardware.
• Graduate of a certified school of MRI technology.
• Registered as an MRI technologist by either ARRT or ARMRI by passing the registry exam and qualifying for the position.

Qualifications

N/A

Skills

N/A

Benefits

Paid Sick Time, 401(k) and growth opportunities

Company Information

Expert MRI is an equal opportunity employer