MRI Technologist - Per Diem

Under the supervision of the MRI Manager, the MRI Team Leader and MRI Safety Officer, the technologist performs a variety of routine and advanced MRI procedures in the presence of a strong magnetic field while monitoring and maintaining essential patient care and safety.

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of routine and advanced MRI procedures in the presence of a strong magnetic field while monitoring and maintaining essential patient care and safety; Prepares patient, positioning, setting imaging parameters, performing computer processing, and displaying images; Performs scheduled quality control procedures on MRI scanners and related equipment; Inserts IV catheters as needed; Prepares for and performs intravenous injection of MR contrast agents; Instructs patients and visitors in MR safety procedures and ensures adherence to safety practices; Reviews schedules to confirm exams have been protocoled and reviewed for potential contraindications; Obtains and documents necessary patient information and assesses patient condition/status; Accurately follows clinical protocols, evaluates images for diagnostic purposes, and utilizes RIS, PACS, and Epic

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an approved school of Medical Imaging and be registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT); Must be registered or eligible for certification in MRI by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or equivalent (ARMRIT); If not, must meet and successfully complete either ARRT (MRI) or equivalent certification (ARMRIT) and registration within 6 months of employment; Basic Life Support (BLS) OR BLS Instructor (AHA) within 90 days of hire; Must be proficient in Cross Sectional Anatomy, the use of MRI scanners/power injectors/venipuncture or 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 the ability to be trained to a level of competency; Flexibility to work overtime/cover other than assigned shifts and other sites as needed; Holiday rotation is mandatory; Staff may be required to float among radiology off-sites and divisions associated with SSH as needed; ACLS (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification; Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification; Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) certification - ARMRIT or ARRT

Nice to have

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