MRI Technologist

Boston Children’s Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; Full time

Job description

Position Summary

Performs routine procedures in MRI on a scheduled and emergency basis while providing a safe environment for patients and following departmental QC/Exam Data Integrity Workflow Expectations.

MRI Technologist

• Associates degree in Allied Health required, Bachelors degree preferred
• MRI registry eligible by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and completed within 18 months of hire date.

Salary Range: $93,537-$168,355/Annually

Key Responsibilities

• Performs routine procedures in MRI on a scheduled and emergency basis.
• Reviews and evaluates requisitions for MR imaging procedures, abstracting data from patient charts and determining appropriateness of procedure prescribed given diagnosis and clinical signs for routine examinations.
• Identify patients according to Hospital Policy with 2 identifiers.
• Selects appropriate equipment and technical parameters to identify pathologic and normal anatomy.
• Assesses patients' and parents' physical and emotional status and ability to respond to instructions and develop a care plan for that patients' specific needs.
• Explain the examination and is able to answer questions from patient and parents regarding the exam and Magnetic field environment.
• Follows MR QC Exam/Data Integrity workflow expectations.
• Responds to the uniqueness of the patient, creating a supportive environment for the patient and the family.
• Identifies and reports equipment malfunctions through the INeedit application.
• Assists in organizing and maintaining daily operations.

MRI Senior Technologist

Minimum Requirements

• Associates degree in Allied Health required, Bachelors degree preferred
• MRI registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• BLS required
• 3 years of experience working as an MRI Technologist

Salary Range: $99,153-$178,464/Annually

Key Responsibilities

• Performs the more complex MRI procedures on a scheduled and emergency basis.
• Reviews and evaluates requisitions for MRI imaging procedures, abstracting data from patient charts and determining appropriateness of procedure prescribed given diagnosis and clinical signs for routine examinations.
• Identify patients according to Hospital Policy with 2 identifiers.
• Selects appropriate equipment and technical parameters to identify pathologic and normal anatomy.
• Assesses patients' and parents' physical and emotional status and ability to respond to instructions and develop a care plan for that patients' specific needs.
• Explain the examination and is able to answer questions from patient and parents regarding the exam and Magnetic field environment.
• Follows MR QC Exam/Data Integrity workflow expectations.
• Practices High Reliability Communication techniques.
• Consistently provides exceptional care and exceptional service.
• Responds to the uniqueness of the patient, creating a supportive environment for the patient and the family.
• Identifies and reports equipment malfunctions through the INeedit application.
• Assists in organizing and maintaining daily operations.
• Performs additional tasks as delegated by manager or Assistant/Chief Technologist i.e., such as inventory review and ordering supplies, QA/QC projects, managing equipment repairs, participating in research projects, reviewing billing and coding, assist QI coordinator as needed, etc.
• Fills in for manager or Assistant/Chief Technologist as necessary, by monitoring and maintaining daily operations of clinical area.
• Acts as Board Runner Technologist.
• Acts as a champion for new equipment or processes.
• Participates in precepting new staff as requested.
• Trains fellows, residents, students and staff in imaging procedures and techniques.