Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (MRI)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (MRI) to perform MRI operations and ensure patient safety within a magnetic environment. Candidates must have specialized knowledge in superconducting magnets, anatomy, and MRI safety protocols. This role requires advanced certification and an understanding of contrast media and imaging equipment to deliver high-quality imaging services.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of superconducting magnets and their relationship to human anatomy.
• Understanding safety factors in a magnetic environment.
• Knowledgeable in contrast media and power injectors.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties related to MRI operations and safety.
• Utilize specialized knowledge for imaging procedures.

Job description

The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System is recruiting for a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (MRI). The Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (MRI) will function in Imaging Service.

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Duties

This specialty modality requires additional knowledge of superconducting magnets, the physics of superconducting magnets, and how they relate to the human anatomy in medical imaging. The technologist must be educated in the safety factors governing a magnetic environment that patients, visitors, and equipment enter. The practitioner must have specialized knowledge of cross sectional anatomy and how it relates to the soft tissues and vessels of the human body. The technologist must also have specialized knowledge in the radio-frequency surface coils required for each specific anatomical area to be imaged. This assignment may also perform basic magnetic resonance safety program duties. Technologists must be knowledgeable in contrast media, power injectors, and PACS. DRT assignments that include performance of independent duties in this subspecialty require advanced ARRT (MR) certification. Duties include but are not limited to:

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