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Job Summary: $20,000 sign on bonus
36 hour day shift: Thursday/Saturday/Sunday 6:30a-7p
Massachusetts Eye and Ear is an international center for treatment and home to the world's largest vision and hearing research centers. Mass Eye and Ear is a member of Mass General Brigham and a teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School.
Under general supervision, the MRI technologist will safely perform magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) studies using a magnetic resonance imaging system.
The scope of the MRI technologist includes preparing patients, positioning, setting imaging parameters, acquiring images, performing computer processing, and displaying images.
The MRI technologist selects appropriate imaging protocols for patient studies and performs quality assurance scans as required.
The MRI technologist demonstrates the ability to work cohesively as a team member within the MRI Department and consults appropriate content experts as needed. (ie radiologist, nurse, child life specialist) Staff must demonstrate the ability to rotate to MRI scanners across the assigned department as needed.
Staff must be available to work occasional overnight shifts as well as holidays, as deemed necessary by the department, with the exception of per-diem technologists.
Per Joint Commission (JC) guidelines, confirms patient name, date of birth, medical record number, and MRI exam ordered with each patient.
Demonstrates ability to prepare patient, positions for exam, set imaging parameters per protocol, perform computer processing, and displays images at request for both clinical and research patients. Must be competent in managing ambulatory/outpatient patients needing MRI exams with and without contrast.
Inserts IV catheters as need and prepares for and performs intravenous injection of MR contrast agents to include the use of the MR compatible power injector. Understands and can communicate the possible contraindications as well as monitor for and respond to adverse reactions to MR contrast agents. Records all information regarding contrast injections appropriately in electronic medical record (EMR) Performs point of care testing (POCT) where applicable.
