MRI Technologist

About the Role

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively and work with people of various diverse backgrounds [Required]
• Knowledge of MRI procedures [Required]
• Knowledge of MRI scanners [Required]
• Ability to learn and grow with new technology [Required]
• Customer Service skills [Required]
• MRI Safety [Required]
• Basic IV skills [Required]
• Ability to work well in a constantly changing environment [Required]
• Ability to work flexibly in variable shifts, occasionally including weekends or holidays [Required]
• Ability to understand medical terminology [Required]
• Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with patients and their family, hospital staff, nurses, physicians, and other health care professionals [Required]
• Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English [Required]
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office [Required]
• General computer skills and PACS [Preferred]
• General physics and anatomy [Preferred]
• Experience/knowledge of computers/networking [Required]
• Ability to quickly learn and follow departmental policies and procedures [Required]
• Maintain responsibility for all Hospital continuing and annual education [Required]
• Must maintain all required registries and licenses to perform imaging procedures [Required]
• Ability to follow Basic Radiation Safety concepts of time, distance, and shielding to keep exposure levels ALARA for patients and staff [Required]
• Ability to perform MRI procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail [Required]
• Excellent customer service skills [Required]
• Ability to deal efficiently, ethically, and courteously with all patients and hospital personnel [Required]
• 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 [Required]
• Associate [Preferred]
• High School Grad or Equiv [Required]
• 1+ years experience in radiology and completion of MRI training program [Preferred]
• Basic Life Support – CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Registered Technologist – Magnetic Resonance Imaging (R.T.(MR)ARRT)) [Required] OR Registered MRI Technologist (ARMRIT) [Required]

Compensation

• Base pay: $32.53 - $60.50/hr

Benefits

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits