MRI Technologist (Per Diem)

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. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

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; screens patients for contraindications (i.e., 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, which includes the use of EMR, PACS, Teletracking System, computer system, patient scheduling, and other computer systems as added by the hospital.
• Greets all patients when they arrive for their exam utilizing A.I.D.E.T. standards.
• Adheres to the policies of Employee ID, Standards of Behavior, Attendance, and Punctuality.
• Responsible at all times for maintaining MRI Safety Zones.
• Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communication with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
• Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.
• Performs specific daily and monthly 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 that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of MRI experience (preferred).
• American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT, MR) or ARMRIT within 9 months of entering position (required).
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification within 60 days of entering position (required).

Benefits

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

Pay

Minimum rate of $44.30 hourly. The posted rate of pay is a reasonable good-faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act. 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 jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate, as well as shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.