MRI Tech

$15,000 Sign On Bonus

Full Benefits on Day ONE

Free Parking

Full Time Days - prefer a tech with 2- 3 years of experience.

Performs a variety of MRI procedures and duties, under the direction of a qualified physician or technical specialist, using prescribed imaging protocol. Performs all activities according to Federal, State, local, and hospital policies and procedures to a variety of patients ranging in age from newborn. Operates imaging equipment to produce quality diagnostic images of specified body parts. Able to insert and remove IV's.

Essential Functions:

* Performs daily quality control of equipment. Reports any malfunction to appropriate supervisor.
* Prepares rooms for procedures.
* Works with MRI scheduling, inpatient units and physicians' offices to coordinate and/or assist in scheduling of patient exams.
* Transports patients and helps with lifting of patients as needed.
* Chooses appropriate computer parameters to produce quality images of requested anatomy.
* Performs imaging exams on inpatient and outpatient, adult, pediatric and geriatric populations.
* Acquires images and reviews for quality with appropriate person.
* Answers patient, physician, nurse and family members' questions and solves scheduling and other problems, as required.
* Educates patient about procedure to be performed and keeps patient informed throughout procedure.
* Provides in-service training as necessary.
* Records patient exams in Meditech computer system.
* Participates in continuing education programs as dictated by Joint commission, MA licensing board and hospital/department policy.
* Adheres to "Code of Ethics" for radiologic technologists as defined by ARRT.
* Cleans and stocks imaging rooms and other areas as assigned.
* Participates in Quality Improvement activities.
* Communicates verbal reports to appropriate personnel as necessary.
* Prepares patient for procedures practicing infection control techniques and sterile techniques, as needed.
* Attends to the physical, emotional and educational needs of the patient within the technologists scope of care. Provides bedpans, urinals, emesis basis, mobility assistance and other support as needed.
* Draws up, measures and prepares contrast medium for administration, as directed. Administers contrast media in accordance with policies.
* Disposes of sharps and syringes according to policy/procedure.
* Obtains patients history by personal interview and chart review.
* Provides emergency "on-call" coverage twenty-four hours per days, as assigned.
* Performs venous punctures and starts IV lines in patients as necessary.
* Performs clerical duties as necessary on computer, with film jackets, requisitions and labels. Utilizes proper telephone technique.
* Verifies patient identification by arm bands and outpatient requisitions using 2 identifiers.
* Verifies appropriateness of ordered exam by requisition, chart, attending physician and radiologist, when necessary.
* Assists radiologists and physicians during radiographic procedures.

Licenses, Certifications, and/or Registrations

* Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (Advanced MRI) preferred or obtaining the Advanced MRI registration within one year time of the date of hire.
* CPR Certified (BLS)

Physical Environment:

Duties may involve general cleaning with exposure to dirt, odors, cramped quarters, etc.; or include patient care responsibilities with subsequent exposure to human waste, or other unpleasant elements; or much of work may be performed outdoors with exposure to weather extremes.