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 including the use of the MR compatible power injector; 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; Obtains and documents necessary patient information pertinent to the care of the patient; Assesses patient’s condition/status ensuring the ability of patient to proceed with MRI exam; Performs all MRI exams with 100% accuracy; Begins and completes all MRI exams utilizing the RIS tracking system with 100% accuracy; Utilizes PACS modality work list with 100% accuracy; Properly QC’s MRI studies utilizing Epic, PACS and DynaCad; Maintains a clean and safe environment for patients/visitors and colleagues; Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities; Complies with all South Shore Hospital Policies

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; ACLS (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH); Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH); INSTRUCTOR- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH); INSTRUCTOR- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH); Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT); 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; 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 to maintain the operations of the Health System

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