MRI Technologist - Per Diem

UVM Health - UVM Medical Center; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 62,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

UVM Health - UVM Medical Center in Burlington, Vermont is seeking an MRI Tech I responsible for performing complex MRI exams with strong patient care focus. The role requires a graduate of an approved Radiologic Technology program and ARRT certification. Candidates should have at least two years of imaging experience and strong knowledge of MRI physics and safety protocols. The position emphasizes adapting to technological changes and ensuring patient comfort, particularly for those with claustrophobia.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Radiologic Technology school approved by CAHEA/JRCT.
• Certified by ARRT, ARMRIT, or NMTCB.
• Two years of Radiology imaging experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex MRI exams on various magnets using magnetic fields and radiofrequency waves.
• Adapt to changes in technology and imaging techniques.
• Enforce MRI safety for patients with medical implants.

Skills

Compassion for patients

Technical knowledge of MRI physics

Cross sectional anatomy expertise

Education

Graduate from approved school of Radiologic Technology

ARRT certification

Job description

Job Summary

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.

Education

Graduate from school of Radiologic Technology approved by CAHEA/JRCT. Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), ARMRIT, or certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB), ARRT MRI Certification preferred.

Experience

Two years of Radiology imaging experience, cross sectional imaging and/or computer assisted imaging preferred.

Knowledge/Special Skills

For staff holding an ARRT license (not in MRI), Advanced MRI specific certification by ARRT is required within 2 years of hire within the MRI department. CE compliant according to governing body guidelines. BLS certified. Technical knowledge and expertise in cross sectional anatomy beneficial, not required.