MRI Technologist

Job Description:

The MRI Tech is responsible for performing medical imaging examinations under the direction of a physician to assist in the medical diagnosis or treatment of illness or injury.

Job Details:

• Location: New Tellica Clinic opening in Manchester, NH

• Sign on Bonus: up to $5000.00 for eligible applicants

• Benefits Eligible: Yes. Click here (~~~/) to check out our benefits

• Shift: Full-time

Job Essentials:

• Ensures proper patient identification, order verification, and prepares the patient for the exam.

• Performs MRI examinations per department protocol.

• Understands cross sectional anatomy and demonstrates anatomical positioning competency.

• Critiques own films.

• Completes studies within acceptable time limitations without compromising patient care or the quality of the examination.

• In coordination with the radiologist, selects proper scanning techniques and protocols.

• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of protocol relating to contrast administration. As ordered by the physician and under radiologist or physician supervision administers intravenous contrast material to patients.

• Practices appropriate infection control and sterile techniques.

• Understands and operates all MRI equipment and related information systems appropriately to ensure that quality images are produced. Exhibits understanding and proficiency with electronic imaging.

• Incumbent views, transfers, archives, and manipulates images.

• Exhibits a working knowledge of the MRI scanner. Troubleshoots when needed and understands the shutdown and start up procedures.

• Exhibits a working knowledge of the magnet, cryogens, gradient amplifiers, and all relevant computer hardware and software.

• Understands the Quench procedure and when it should be performed.

• Adheres to and understands the MRI safety policy and the FOUR ZONE concept.

• Understands proper MR magnet safety in an event of an emergency.

• Thoroughly and accurately completes all required documentation including time stamps and image storage.

• Follows appropriate protocol for medical necessity, coding and charging, obtaining consents if necessary, documenting any events that may occur for quality, maintaining a current QC program for ACR and reporting any equipment failures or problems.

Minimum Qualifications:

• ARRT registered technologist.

• Current Utah State Licensure (for positions in Utah) in order to administer RX.

• Basic life support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.

• One year of experience in MRI.

Post-hire expectation:

• Meets departmental IV certification competency within three months of hire.

• Post-hire expectation: (Where applicable) Must complete the controlled substance module within six months of hire.

• Post-hire expectation: (Where applicable) Must complete the initial moderate sedation module within six months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MR registered by ARRT.

Physical Requirements:

• Hearing/Listening, Lifting, Manual Dexterity, Seeing, Standing.

Anticipated job posting close date:

05/15/2024

Location:

Tellica Manchester NH

Work City:

Manchester

Work State:

New Hampshire

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$36.72 - $56.67

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