Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist

Shift: 6:30am - 8:00pm

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs routine and complex Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) procedures at a technical level that will produce high quality images consistent with established policies and procedures at a technical level typically requiring general supervision.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•             Specializes in performing routine and complex MRI procedures.

•             Obtains patient history, explains standard procedures, and addresses patient concerns to foster a sense of comfort and confidence to patients and ensure the needs of individual patients are met.

•             Operates and maintains all assigned MRI equipment to ensure it works properly.

•             Positions patients and utilizes equipment in order to correctly capture the images requested by a physician.

•             Properly identifies, prepares and/or administers medications that are within the technologist’s scope of practice as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.

•             Maintains all required documentation, logs, charts, forms and records in paper and electronic formats.

•             Maintains an adequate supply of all consumables to perform quality testing.

•             Performs all routine daily, weekly, monthly, and periodic maintenance and function checks following established protocol for all imaging equipment.

•             May assist other areas of radiology as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

•             Successful completion of a two year accredited Radiology program, or completion of a MRI specific program providing necessary skills to obtain advanced AART MRI certification.

•             BLS certification required. Certification must be issued directly by the American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or Canadian equivalent.

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED

•             Associate degree in radiology.

•             Advanced ARRT Certification in Magnetic Resonance Imaging.