MRI Technologist

Cambridge Health Alliance; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10K

Job summary

Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) imaging team is seeking an MRI technologist for the CHA Cambridge Hospital MRI department. The role involves performing routine and emergent MR exams, including contrast administration, in a fast-paced environment.

Two to five years of MR experience is preferred, with ARRT MR certification and BLS; a sign-on bonus is available based on experience and hours. This is a network position with potential assignments at multiple CHA locations.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Radiologic Technology or MRI.
• Must be a registered MRI technologist with ARRT.
• Current ARRT MR certification preferred; must be MR certified within one year if not already.
• Current Heart saver or BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of MR exams in accordance with accepted standards, including contrast administration.
• Manage department workflow to ensure safe, timely care.
• Adhere to TJC, ACR and departmental standards.
• Provide patients with reassurance to ensure cooperation for quality exams.
• Provide complete documentation for patient care.
• Maintain CEUs for continued registry by ARRT.
• Interact professionally with patients, families and staff.

Skills

ARRT MR certification

MR imaging

BLS certification

Education

Associates or Bachelor's degree in Radiologic Technology or MRI

Job description

• Location: CHA Cambridge Hospital
• Category: Radiology
• Department: MRI
• Job Type: PT20Plus HPW
• Union Name: Non Union
• Length Of Shift(s) In Hours: 12 hours
• Shift Start + End Times: 7a-7:30p
• Hours/Week: 24.00
• Weekend Requirements: Sat & Sun
• Holiday Requirements: as needed

Up to $10K SIGN ON BONUS!!!!!! Based on Experience / Hours. Prorated for Part Time

Department Description

The CHA Imaging department provides advanced medical imaging services led by a team of board-certified physicians, certified technologists and service-oriented staff . We offer a full complement of imaging services including a 128-slice CT and a wide bore 1.5T MRI. We also offer interventional radiology services, diagnostic X-ray, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, and nuclear medicine. We are accredited by the American College of Radiology (ACR) which demonstrates our commitment to the safest and best quality care possible.

The Radiology Department is committed to providing patients with the highest quality of care in an efficient and timely manner. The department will be as accessible and sensitive to patient's comfort, safety and dignity as possible within the scope of services.

Summary

Performs a wide range of routine and emergent MR procedures. Must be capable of working independently, unsupervised in a fast paced setting. Must possess a wide range of technical knowledge. Must be able to make advanced clinical imaging decisions. Must possess good communication skills and meet service excellence standards.

This is a network position and may require assignments at multiple locations.

This position reports to MR Network Manager.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Candidate will competently perform a variety of MRI exams in accordance with accepted standards of practice, including administering contrast agents.
• Manage department workflow to ensure safe and timely care of all patients.
• Adhere to TJC, ACR and departmental standards.
• Provide patients with reassurance to assure patient cooperation required for quality exams.
• Provide complete documentation for patient care.
• Maintain appropriate CEUs for continued registry by ARRT.
• Interact professionally with a diverse stream of patients, family, and other staff at all times.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Radiological technology or Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
• Must be a registered MRI technologist with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Current certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Certification in MR imaging modality preferred. Must be certified in MR within one year of employment if not currently certified.
• Current Heart saver or BLS certification.

Work Experience

Two to five years of broad technical experience in MR preferred.

Please note that the final offer may vary within the listed Pay Range, based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.

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