MRI Technician

TALENT Software Services; Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing firm is looking for an experienced MRI Technician in Morristown, Tennessee. Responsibilities include positioning patients for scans, ensuring their safety, and operating MRI equipment based on protocols. Candidates should have a graduate degree from an accredited radiology program, NJ State RT License, and MR Certification. The role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently, with a focus on critical decision-making in patient care.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience as MRI Technician.
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Position patient on examining table and follow MRI protocols.
• Use microphone for patient-technologist communication.
• Enter patient data into the MRI computer system.
• Specify scan sequences and adjust equipment settings.
• Monitor patient safety and comfort during scans.

Skills

Critical thinking skills

Decisive judgement

Excellent communication skills

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to read and interpret documents

Ability to work independently

Education

Graduate of Accredited Radiology Program

NJ State RT License

MR Certified

BLS Certification

Job description

Description

• Position patient on examining table and place specified coil (receiver) such as head coil or knee coil close to area of interest, following protocols requested by Radiologist.
• Demonstrate use of microphone that allows patient and technologist to communicate during examination.
• Enter data such as patient history, anatomical area to be scanned, orientation specified, and position of entry into aperture of MRI equipment into computer.
• Key commands to specify scan sequences and adjust transmitters and receivers into computer.
• Observe patient through window of control room and on closed circuit TV to monitor safety and comfort.
• View images of areas being scanned on video display screen to ensure quality of pictures.
• Key in data on keyboard of camera to photograph images.
• Alert staff entering magnet room to the danger of wearing or carrying metal around magnet.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

• 1-3 years’ experience as MRI Technician.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel.
• Ability to read and interpret documents.
• Ability to work independently.

Education

• Graduate of Accredited Radiology Program.
• NJ State RT License.
• MR Certified.
• BLS Certification.