MRI Technologist with Sign on Bonus

About the role

South Shore Health is seeking a full-time MRI Technologist to join our dedicated team. This position offers competitive pay rates, a generous sign-on bonus, and flexible shift options including full-time and per diem.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient, positions, sets imaging parameters, performs computer processing, and displays images.
• Performs scheduled quality control procedures on MRI scanners and other related equipment.
• Reports any potential equipment-related problems to the MRI Management Team.
• Inserts IV catheters as needed.
• Prepares for and performs intravenous injection of MR contrast agents, including the use of the MR compatible power injector.
• Understands and communicates the possible contraindications as well as monitors for and responds to adverse reactions to MR contrast agents.
• Records all information regarding contrast injections appropriately.
• Instructs patients and visitors in MR safety procedures.
• Ensures adherence to safety practices by all persons entering the MRI area.
• Reviews outpatient and/or inpatient schedules to confirm exams have been protocoled and reviewed for potential contra-indications.
• Acts as final check point for patient safety and protocol clarification.
• Works to prepare inpatients that need MRI examinations by performing inpatient MRI screening, multidisciplinary care-coordination, and the integration of ancillary MRI safe equipment to ensure efficient and effective imaging.
• Communicates with radiologist for protocol clarification when necessary.
• Aids in the instruction of visitors and medical staff rotating through the area.
• Explains patient procedures, processing, equipment operation, safety practices, etc.
• Obtains and documents necessary patient information from patient/family/significant others and health-care providers pertinent to the care of the patient.
• Documents all pertinent information involving the use of oral/IV contrast in Epic and obtains accurate allergy information.
• Performs all MRI exams with 100% accuracy.
• Accurately follows departments' clinical protocols, including post-processing.
• Rigorously evaluates images for diagnostic purposes; recognizing anatomy and pathology for need of an additional scan or contrast.
• Begins and completes all MRI exams utilizing the RIS tracking system with 100% accuracy.
• Utilizes PACS modality work list with 100% accuracy; patient demographics and accession numbers.
• Responsible for scanning all required documents into PACS and Epic Media Manager for paperless workflow.
• Properly QC's MRI studies utilizing Epic, PACS and DynaCad.
• Follows all safety protocols relating to Magnet safety with 100% accuracy.
• Demonstrates the ability to contact GE Cares and report the need for service and/or place proper GE I-Linq service ticket using the MRI unit.
• Helps transport patients when and if any safety concerns arise.
• Safety Awareness – Fosters a “Culture of Safety” through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment.
• Verifies patient according to policy prior to administration of care/procedures/medications.
• Follows approved procedure for verifying MD orders including a verbal read back to the licensed independent practitioner after receiving a telephone order.
• Complies with the current CDC hand hygiene guidelines through proper hand washing, as observed by nurse managers and peers.
• Consistently follows the South Shore Hospital policy to mark surgical sites.
• Always makes appropriate use of personal protective equipment.
• Adheres to respiratory etiquette guidelines.
• Adheres to universal precautions.
• Appropriately disposes of hazardous materials.
• Adheres to electrical safety guidelines.
• Participates in continued learning and possesses a willingness and ability to learn and utilize modern technology and procedures that continue to develop in their role and throughout the organization.
• Embraces technological advances that allow us to communicate information effectively and efficiently based on role.

Requirements

• Minimum Education: Required to be a graduate of an approved school of Medical Imaging and be registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Minimum Work Experience: 1-2 years’ experience as a Radiologic technologist preferred with at least one year in a specialty such as CT scan. MRI Experience is Preferred.
• Licenses / Registrations: Must be registered or eligible for certification in MRI by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or equivalent (ARMRIT).
• Required Classes/Skills: Basic Life Support (BLS) "OR" BLS Instructor (AHA) within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Must be proficient in Cross Sectional Anatomy, the use of MRI scanners/power injectors/venipuncture or in the absence of this skill the ability to be trained to a level of competency.
• Must be proficient in Magnet Safety.
• Good working knowledge of Epic (Radiant) and PACS or, without this skill, the ability to be trained to a level of competency.