MRI Technologist

MedStar Health; Clinton (MD); On-site; USD 49,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health in Clinton, MD is seeking an MRI Technologist to perform routine and specialized imaging procedures under general supervision. You will select technical factors, prepare patients, administer contrast, and support MRI-guided procedures.

The role requires an associate degree or MRI certificate, ARMRIT and/or ARRT MRI certification within 1 year, CPR certification, and strong communication skills. Experience is not required, but MRI experience is preferred; training is provided.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or MRI certificate from an accredited program.
• MRI experience not required but preferred.
• ARMRIT or ARRT MRI certification within 1 year of hire; CPR certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Executes MRI imaging procedures across locations and patient types.
• Selects appropriate technical factors and prepares patients for scanning.
• Ensures MR safety and proper patient positioning to reduce artifacts.
• Maintains supplies and reports equipment issues per policy.
• Coordinates patient care and communicates with patients, families and care team.
• Distributes final images to PACS for interpretation.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer skills

Education

Associate's degree

MRI certificate / radiologic tech program

Job description

About the Job

General Summary of Position

Under general supervision performs routine and specialized MRI imaging procedures.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Executes basic clinical competence in MRI in all locations across all patient types. Selects accurate technical factors on an individual patient basis and demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to age of the patient. Performs IV access and administers contrast according to facility policy. Supports invasive procedures performed under MRI guidance.
• Participates in departmental and organizational performance improvement initiatives and efforts to improve workflows patient experience quality and safety to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.Actively participates in student and employee training and educational activities.
• Ensures a safe and appropriate work area per institutional MR Safety Program. Screens every patient and meets conditional scanning protocols and safely prepares the patient to enter the MRI environment. Ensure proper positioning to decrease risk of burn and artifacts adding padding where appropriate and utilizing the appropriate coils. Protects the MR environment to ensure the appropriate personnel have access and ferromagnetic devices from entering Zone 4.
• Maintains supplies and inventory in area. Informs appropriate colleague when supplies need to be ordered from outside vendors. Documents and reports related to equipment/environmental problems in accordance with policy. Follows equipment quality control procedures with appropriate documentation.
• Transports patients to the MR scanner and prepares the room. Verifies order patient prep and reason for exam to initiate appropriate scanning protocols. Communicate effectively with patients obtain patient history answer questions and explain procedures to ensure patient understanding and comfort.Processes exam for interpretation.
• Performs quality assurance activities i.e. QA phantoms as required by ACR. Identifies and reports equipment malfunctions and assures proper follow-up correction by repair services. Resolves clinical/non-clinical issues and escalates problems to the appropriate leadership.
• Provides patient education and support including preparing patients for procedures and addressing their physical and psychological needs. Escalates concerns through appropriate channels.
• Prioritizes patient flow and coordinates care with consistent and frequent communication with patients care team and families. Documents patient care activity in various electronic health record systems. Distributes final images timely to the PACS system for interpretation.
• Always acts and communicates professionally embodying the organization's SPIRIT values and fostering a respectful and supportive environment for patients families and colleagues. Adheres to the ARRT/ARMIT Standards of Ethics.
• Applies knowledge of MR principles and practices including anatomy and physiology radiation safety and physics patient positioning and patient care skills. Adheres to Joint Commission State Federal organizational and departmental regulatory compliance standards.

Minimal Qualifications

Education

• Associate's degree required or
• Certificate in radiologic technology or MRI from a program accredited by an agency recognized by the US Department of Education (USDE) or Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). required

Experience

• Prior work experience not required Experience in MRI or other Imaging Modalities Completed an MRI certificate or cross-training program preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• ARMRIT - Registered Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist ARMRIT and/or ARRT (MRI) Certification - within 1 year of hire date within 1 Year required or
• MRI - Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist ARMRIT and/or ARRT (MRI) Certification - within 1 year of hire date within 1 Year required and
• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification Upon Hire required and

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills preferred.

This position has a hiring range of

USD $35.68 - USD $64.71 /Hr.