MRI Technologist, Part-Time Days

About the role

Ensures exam rooms are clean, stocked, and ready for use, and that all equipment undergoes routine cleaning and safety checks.

Notifies appropriate personnel when inventory is low.

Educates patients and family members about MRI procedures, contrast use, and safety precautions, promoting comfort and cooperation throughout the exam.

Positions patients accurately and comfortably using appropriate immobilization and coil placement techniques to ensure high-quality imaging.

Prepares and administers IV contrast material following safety guidelines and monitors patients for adverse reactions.

Performs and documents daily system quality control (QC) checks in compliance with departmental policies and regulatory requirements.

Follows department protocols for patient identification, informed consent, and time-out procedures prior to starting exams.

Maintains accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR) and PACS systems.

Performs high-quality MRI examinations in accordance with physician orders and departmental protocols to ensure diagnostic image quality and patient safety.

Reviews patient history and clinical information to confirm exam appropriateness and identify potential contraindications (e.g., implanted devices, metal, claustrophobia, contrast allergies).

Screens all patients, staff, and equipment for MRI safety compliance per facility policy and current safety standards, including completion of required screening documentation.

Operates all imaging equipment safely and properly, including scanners, injectors, and monitors, adapting protocols for patients of all ages.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Grad or Equiv (Required)
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) - RQI Resuscitation Quality Improvement, Certified Radiologic Technologist (R.T.-CERT) - EV Accredited Issuing Body, Department of Safety and Professional Services Licensed (DSPS-LIC) - Accredited Issuing Body, Kentucky Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (KBMIRT) - EV Accredited Issuing Body, Licensed Radiology Technologist - Kansas State Board of Healing Arts (L.R.T.) - Accredited Issuing Body, Medical Radiation Technology - IEMA (MRT-IEMA) - EV Accredited Issuing Body, Medical Radiologic Tech (MRT) - EV Accredited Issuing Body, Registered Technologist - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (R.T.(MR)ARRT)) - EV Accredited Issuing Body