IRP - MRI Technologist

Mass General Brigham Healthcare at Home; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham Healthcare at Home seeks an MRI Technologist to operate MRI equipment and produce diagnostic scans with high quality and safety. You will position patients, select factors, and reformat data for optimal imaging, while ensuring patient comfort and safety throughout procedures.

The role requires an Associate's Degree in Diagnostic Imaging, 2–3 years MRI experience, and relevant licenses. Training and mentorship may be provided to staff and students; strong QA practices are

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Diagnostic Imaging required.
• MRI Tech experience with multiple patient populations; 2-3 years required.
• Licenses: Radiologic Technologist and Technician; MRI technologist (ARRT) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Positioning and immobilization of patients; selection of technical factors; data reformatting for optimal MRI scans.
• Prepare patients for procedures, transport and assist as needed.
• Explain procedures to patients, considering physical and emotional needs.
• Prepare and clean equipment and scanner room; stock supplies.
• Perform daily QA on MRI scanners and report malfunctions.
• Maintain pertinent records; may assist new staff or students.

Job description

Overview

Responsible for providing quality patient care while producing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures safely while operating the MRI equipment in order to obtain diagnostic scans.

Essential Functions

• Accountable for the positioning and immobilization of patients and proper selection of technical factors along with computer reformatting of acquired data to obtain magnetic resonance scans procedures of optimal quality.
• Prepares patients for procedures which may include transporting, transferring, immobilizing, and positioning patients.
• Explains procedures to patients taking into consideration physical and emotional needs.
• Prepares and cleans the equipment and scanner room for each patient. Stocks and supplies room as needed.
• Performs daily quality assurance on MRI scanners and verifies the safe operation of all other patient equipment and notifies appropriate personnel of equipment malfunctions and needed repairs.
• Maintains pertinent records.
• May provide assistance to new staff or students.

Education

Associate's Degree in Diagnostic Imaging required.

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

Licenses and Credentials

• Radiologic Technologist and Technician [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred
• Registered Technologist [R.T.(ARRT)] - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) preferred
• Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging [R.T.(MR)(ARRT)] - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) preferred
• Personal Driver's License (New Hampshire) - New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles preferred
• Magnetic Resonance Technologist [MRI - New Hampshire] - New Hampshire Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy preferred

Experience

MRI Tech experience with multiple patient populations; 2-3 years required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good communication skills.
• Ability to effectively evaluate and problem solve.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to guide, teach, and motivate others.
• Good business acumen skills.

Pay Range

Min: $65.00

Mid: $80.00

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (with assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.