MRI Technologist

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus eligible.

The ideal availability would be Friday/Saturday/Sunday

Job Description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities (including but not limited to)

• Performs MR exams of the head, chest, abdomen, extremities, or any MR exam procedure ordered by the radiologist.
• Competent in the use of MR scan computers, consoles, laser cameras, Medrad Injector, and any patient monitoring devices. Epic experience a plus.
• Follows department protocols when performing MR exams or duties related to MR scanning.
• Accurately follows directives given by the supervising radiologist.
• Administers oral and intravenous contrast material.
• Starts and monitors intravenous lines.
• Logs reactions to contrast in reaction book and computer, preforms QA and ACR requirements.
• Follows procedures for equipment start-up, calibration, and shutdown.
• Takes call according to schedules and respond promptly to a request to scan. MRI technologists are expected to be at the hospital within 60 minutes of notification of an emergency request. Interacts respectfully, professionally and courteously with patients, co-workers, and medical staff.
• Assists in training of student radiographers.
• Utilizes time productively and appropriately with respect to patient flow, room use, stocking of supplies, and clerical duties to increase department efficiency. Patient wait time is kept to a minimum. More than 90% of time worked is spent on productive tasks without supervisory prompting.
• Actively follows Universal Precaution guidelines with each patient.
• Attends yearly "Blood-borne pathogens/OSHA" in service.
• Practices aseptic technique when necessary. Produces an accurate computer and written record of each exam. Completes requisitions/film/jacket correlation accurately 98% of the time.
• Pursues continuing education by attending department and hospital-wide programs, regional seminars, and/or college courses.
• Meets ARRT/ARMRIT standards. Meets MA State Licensing standards if warranted.
• Performs various other similar or related duties as required and/or directed by supervisors.