MRI Technologist

Bryan College Of Health Sciences; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bryan College Of Health Sciences in Lincoln, NE is seeking an MRI Technologist to perform MRI, MRV and MRA procedures under physician supervision. The role requires ARRT certification or eligibility, Nebraska license, and MRI certification within 36 months.

Responsibilities include ensuring MRI safety, patient positioning, and coordinating exams with staff. The candidate must maintain patient confidentiality and participate in quality improvement plans.

Qualifications

• Must be graduate from a school of radiologic technology with current ARRT certification or eligibility.
• Nebraska Medical Radiographer license required.
• MRI certification required within 36 months from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform all types of MRI, MRV and MRA procedures.
• Practice MRI safety procedures at all times.
• Properly care for and image patients of all ages; maintain confidentiality.
• Coordinate exams within the department and with other departments.
• Handle scheduling, coordination or questions with courtesy and accuracy.
• Participate in the department's quality improvement plan.
• Maintain equipment and notify service vendors as needed.

Skills

MRI safety

Patient positioning

Communication

Education

ARRT certification/eligibility

Nebraska radiographer license

MRI certification within 36 months

Tools

MRI equipment

PACS

HIS RIS Scheduling

Job description

Summary

GENERAL SUMMARY: The MRI Technologist perform magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures under the supervision of a qualified physician. Uses MRI technology and techniques to assist in the diagnosis of patient medical problems for patients throughout the age continuum.

Principal Job Functions

• 1. Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.
• 2. Performs all types of MRI, MRV and MRA procedures.
• 3. Practices MRI safety procedures at all times.
• 4. Optimally demonstrates patient anatomy through proper positioning and selection of technical factors.
• 5. Performs venipuncture.
• 6. Uses sterile technique as required.
• 7. Accesses and administers drugs and biologicals that are pertinent to essential job functions in accordance with Medical Center procedures.
• 8. Competently operates all MRI equipment and support systems to include HIS, RIS, Scheduling System, PACS, and offsite Radiologist Services.
• 9. Utilizes department computer systems, and PACS to review patient history and provide accurate documentation of studies.
• 10. Properly cares for and images patients of all ages; maintains patient confidentiality.
• 11. Coordinates exams within the department and with other departments to provide expedient and complete care; communicates with medical staff, coworkers, patients, families, and other hospital staff to assure quality patient care.
• 12. Handles telephone calls for scheduling, coordination, or questions with courtesy and accuracy.
• 13. Participates in the department's quality improvement plan as required.
• 14. Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment as necessary; notifies coordinator of equipment problems and calls appropriate service vendors as needed.
• 15. Keeps work area properly supplied.

Education and Experience

Graduate from a school of radiologic technology with current certification or eligibility for certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists required. Valid State of Nebraska Medical Radiographer license required. MRI certification required within 36 months from date of hire.

Other Credentials / Certifications

Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required.