MRI Technologist (PRN)

About the role

The MRI Technologist at OCR plays a crucial role in generating high-quality diagnostic images for orthopedic care. We are seeking individuals who are passionate about serving patients and contributing to our mission.

Responsibilities

• Conducts MRI procedures on designated anatomical regions in accordance with established protocols and standards of practice.
• Accurately enters patient data, including using two identifiers, medical history, scan area, positioning, and imaging orientation into the system.
• Prepares patients for MRI exams by conducting MRI safety screenings, obtaining medical histories, and clearly explaining procedures.
• Positions patients appropriately to obtain optimal images, ensuring comfort and safety, including assisting or lifting patients as needed, providing hearing protection and RF pads.
• Instructs patients on communication methods during exams, including proper use of the intercom system and emergency buzzer.
• Demonstrates empathy and actively seeks to understand the patients' experience, particularly for patients who are claustrophobic, in pain, or experiencing anxiety.
• Inputs scan parameters and selects appropriate imaging sequences, adjusting equipment settings to ensure optimal image quality.
• Maintains protocol work queue efficiently, assigning and reviewing orders for accuracy and scheduling guidelines, ensuring timely workflow and adherence to departmental priorities.
• Researches and verifies MRI safety guidelines for implants and devices to ensure patient safety and compliance.
• Makes sure safety parameters for each patient regarding magnetic susceptibility hazards and potential adverse reactions, including heating/burns.
• Evaluates images in real time to confirm diagnostic quality and repeats scans as necessary.
• Collaborates with radiologists to determine the need for additional imaging on non-routine studies.
• Produces, documents, and archives high-quality diagnostic images for physician interpretation in accordance with documentation standards.
• Adheres to all safety policies and regulatory requirements, always maintaining strict compliance.
• Performs routine equipment quality checks, weekly ACR QA, troubleshoots issues, and coordinates service when necessary.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Supports ACR accreditation, producing quality exams for recertification.
• Collaborates with supporting departments for MRI order accuracies.
• Greet and check in patients when needed.
• Accommodates urgent add-ons for OCR community partners (CSU, Eagles).
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree from a certified Radiologic Technology program.
• Demonstrated knowledge of imaging procedures performed, specific experience with orthopedics a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software and similar computer applications.
• Valid American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Certification, required.
• Certification in MRI Technology, required.
• Current Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification, required.
• Core competencies in communication, quality product output, and confidentiality.

Education and Experience

• Education: Associate’s Degree from a certified Radiologic Technology program.
• Experience: Demonstrated knowledge of imaging procedures performed, specific experience with orthopedics a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls up to 8 hours per day.
• Talk or hear up to 8 hours per day.
• Stand; walk; reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl up to 8 hours a day.
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and should do so in a sound and safe manner.
• Assist patients in turning; assist patient in arising from exam table; push wheelchair patients; assist patients in arising from and returning to wheelchair or bed.
• Close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

This position is not benefit eligible. OCR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.