MRI Technician

QTM (Quantum Talent Management); Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

QTM (Quantum Talent Management) is seeking an MRI Technician to operate MRI scanners and produce diagnostic images. The role involves preparing patients, setting imaging parameters, and ensuring image quality for PACS submission.

The incumbent will follow safety guidelines, conduct patient pre-screening, and maintain equipment and a clean department environment as part of daily duties.

Qualifications

• Prepare and position patients for imaging.
• Follow radiation safety procedures.
• Proficiently operate imaging workflows and time-efficient imaging.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and position patients and select anatomic and technical parameters accurately to produce cross-sectional images of the body.
• Perform patient pre-screening, scheduling, and education related to the examination.
• Enter and monitor patient data, transfer images from disk to magnetic media to produce the transparency and develop film in an automatic processor.
• Follow radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
• Ensure prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS.
• Ensure equipment is properly functioning. Report potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, and orderly department.

Skills

Patient positioning

Radiation safety

PACS familiarity

Tools

PACS

Automatic film processor

Job description

An MRI Technician, also known as an MRI Technologist, is a professional who operates Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners to create diagnostic images.

• Prepare and position patients and select anatomic and technical parameters accurately to produce cross-sectional images of the body.
  
• Perform patient pre-screening, scheduling, and education related to the examination.
  
• Enter and monitor patient data, transfer images from disk to magnetic media to produce the transparency and develop film in an automatic processor.
  
• Follow radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
  
• Ensure prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
  
• Ensure equipment is properly functioning. Report potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel.
  
• Assist in maintaining a clean, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.