MRI Tech - MRI

Kettering Health; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health system located in Ohio seeks an experienced MRI Technologist to perform high-quality MRI exams while ensuring patient safety. The role requires flexibility with potential on-call duties and adherence to MRI safety protocols. Candidates should be graduates of accredited MRI programs, hold necessary licenses, and ideally have at least one year of MRI experience. Join a dedicated team committed to providing transformative health care services.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of MRI experience preferred.
• Current BLS required.
• ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT at hire (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Perform MRI examinations.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort.
• Administer contrast media.
• Maintain MRI equipment and safety standards.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary health care team.
• Document and manage patient information.
• Research implantable devices for MRI compatibility.
• Adhere to compliance and regulatory standards.
• Assist with workflow and operational efficiency.

Skills

Proficient in operating an MRI scanner

Well-versed in MRI safety

Patient positioning & comfort

Emergency response

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Time management

Empathy and patient care

Ability to work independently

Performing timely MRI exams

Education

Graduate from ARRT accredited MRI educational program

Graduate from ARMRIT accredited MRI educational program

Job description

Responsibilities & Requirements

The MRI Technologist is responsible for performing high-quality MRI exams in a timely manner while maintaining a strong understanding of MRI safety protocols, including those related to research workflows. They interact positively with multiple patient populations and serve as a member of the interdisciplinary patient care team. Flexibility is essential, as the position may require on-call availability and holiday coverage. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Minimum Education: Graduate from ARRT accredited MRI educational program OR Graduate from ARMRIT accredited MRI educational program.

Required Licenses: ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT at hire (Preferred). OR ARRT in one of these: Radiography (R), Nuclear Medicine (N), Radiation Therapy (T), Sonography (S) required and get ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT within 24 months of hire date. Current BLS required.

Minimum Work Experience: One year of MRI experience preferred.

Required Skills

• Proficient in operating an MRI scanner and adjusting imaging parameters
• Well-versed and compliant in MRI safety and understands research workflow for MRI safety requirements
• Patient positioning & comfort while ensuring patient safety
• Emergency response
• Attention to detail
• Critical thinking and problem-solving
• Time management
• Empathy and patient care
• The ability to work independently and work well with team members.
• Capable of performing timely, quality MRI exams

Essential Functions

• Perform MRI Examinations
• Ensure Patient Safety and Comfort
• Administration of Contrast Media
• Maintain MRI Equipment and Safety Standards
• Collaboration with multi-disciplinary health care team
• Document and Manage Patient Information
• Research of Implantable Devices for MRI Compatibility
• Adhere to Compliance and Regulatory Standards
• Assist with Workflow and Operational Efficiency

Overview

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.