MRI Technologist

Career Crunch; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Burlington, Vermont is looking for an MRI Tech I responsible for performing complex MRI exams using advanced technology. This role requires a graduate from an approved Radiologic Technology program and ARRT certification. Ideal candidates should have at least two years of experience in radiology imaging and the ability to comfort patients with claustrophobia. Effective knowledge in MRI safety and independent judgement is crucial for this position.

Qualifications

• Must have two years of Radiology imaging experience, cross sectional imaging and/or computer assisted imaging.
• Ability to enforce MRI safety.
• Comprehensive knowledge of biological effects to human tissue and medical implants.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex MRI exams on varying strength magnets using MRI technology.
• Adapt to changes in technology and imaging techniques.
• Assist patients with discomfort due to claustrophobia.

Skills

Independent judgement

Compassion for patients

Knowledge of MRI physics

Education

Graduate from school of Radiologic Technology approved by CAHEA/JRCT

Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Job description

An MRI Tech I is responsible for performing complex MRI exams on varying strength magnets using powerful magnetic fields combined with radiofrequency waves. The MRI Technologist must adapt to changes in technology, new imaging techniques, safe and effective imaging practices for patients with and without medical implants. These implants include pacemakers, nerve stimulation devices and electronic pumps that can cause severe injury and or death within the MRI environment. This position requires independent judgement, a comprehensive knowledge of MRI physics, biological effects to human tissue, medical implants and the ability to enforce MRI safety. The candidate must possess inherent compassion for patients with claustrophobia and provide mechanisms to assist the patient in overcoming their discomfort. The Technologist operates under the general supervision of the Radiologist and the MRI Supervisor.

Must-Haves

• Graduate from school of Radiologic Technology approved by CAHEA/JRCT
• Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Two years of Radiology imaging experience, cross sectional imaging and/or computer assisted imaging