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.
Responsibilities
- Communicate effectively and work with people of various diverse backgrounds
- Knowledge of MRI procedures
- Knowledge of MRI scanners
- Ability to learn and grow with new technology
- Customer Service skills
- MRI Safety
- Basic IV skills
- Work well in a constantly changing environment
- Work flexibly in variable shifts, occasionally including weekends or holidays
- Understand medical terminology
- Communicate appropriately and effectively with patients and their family, hospital staff, nurses, physicians, and other health care professionals
- Read, write and speak conversational English
- Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
- General computer skills and PACS
- General physics and anatomy
- Experience/knowledge of computers/networking
- Able to follow departmental policies and procedures
- Maintain responsibility for all Hospital continuing and annual education
- Maintain all required registries and licenses to perform imaging procedures
- Ability to follow Basic Radiation Safety concepts of time, distance, and shielding to keep exposure levels ALARA for patients and staff
- Able to perform MRI procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail
- Excellent customer service skills
- Deal efficiently, ethically, and courteously with all patients and hospital personnel
- Excellent verbal and written skills to facilitate communication with medical personnel that addresses the physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and age-appropriate needs of the patient population served within the organization
Requirements
- Associate degree
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Completion of MRI training program
Qualifications
- Ability to communicate effectively and work with people of various diverse backgrounds
- Knowledge of MRI procedures
- Knowledge of MRI scanners
- Ability to learn and grow with new technology
- Customer Service skills
- MRI Safety
- Basic IV skills
- Work well in a constantly changing environment
- Work flexibly in variable shifts, occasionally including weekends or holidays
- Understand medical terminology
- Communicate appropriately and effectively with patients and their family, hospital staff, nurses, physicians, and other health care professionals
- Read, write and speak conversational English
- Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
- General computer skills and PACS
- General physics and anatomy
- Experience/knowledge of computers/networking
- Able to follow departmental policies and procedures
- Maintain responsibility for all Hospital continuing and annual education
- Maintain all required registries and licenses to perform imaging procedures
- Ability to follow Basic Radiation Safety concepts of time, distance, and shielding to keep exposure levels ALARA for patients and staff
- Able to perform MRI procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail
- Excellent customer service skills
- Deal efficiently, ethically, and courteously with all patients and hospital personnel
- Excellent verbal and written skills to facilitate communication with medical personnel that addresses the physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and age-appropriate needs of the patient population served within the organization
Skills
- Communication
- Knowledge of MRI procedures
- Knowledge of MRI scanners
- Learning ability
- Customer service
- MRI Safety
- IV skills
- Flexibility
- Medical terminology
- Computer skills
- Physics and anatomy
- Technical proficiency
- Education
- Registries and licenses
- Radiation safety
- Customer service skills
- Verbal and written communication
Benefits
Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off from Day One, 403-B Retirement Plan, Whole Person Well-being Resources, Mental Health Resources and Support, Pet Benefits
Pay
$32.53 - $60.50
Schedule
Part time Shift Day (United States of America)