MRI Technologist

Associates In Medical Imaging, LLC; Medina (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Associates In Medical Imaging, LLC in Medina, OH, seeks a dedicated MRI technologist to perform MRI examinations and deliver patient care, promoting clinical excellence and continuity of care. The role supports efficient operation of the MRI unit and requires ARRT registration and 3+ years of MRI experience.

You will work with radiologists and referring physicians, prepare patients, screen contraindications, operate MRI scanner, ensure safety, and handle image transmission and documentation,

Qualifications

• Knowledge of MRI technology and magnet safety.
• Experience prescribing and performing clinical MRI procedures.
• Experience filming and electronically transmitting MRI data.
• Knowledge of MRI terminology and following physicians' directions.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Accurately obtain site-specific patient consents and insurance information.
• Prepare and educate patients about MRI procedures.
• Screen patients for contraindications to magnetic field.
• Assess patient signs and symptoms before MRI.
• Operate MRI scanner for data acquisition and image documentation.
• Perform quality control to ensure optimal image quality.
• Prepare images for transmission and interpretation by radiologist.
• Maintain safety measures in MRI and Environment of Care.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

MRI knowledge

MRI equipment operation

Magnet safety

Clinical MRI procedures

MRI data transmission

MRI terminology

Independent work

Education

Graduate in radiological health program

Job description

Job Summary

Perform MRI examinations and deliver patient care, contributing to the efficient operation of the MRI unit, promoting clinical excellence and continuity of care.

Job Summary

Perform MRI examinations and deliver patient care, contributing to the efficient operation of the MRI unit, promoting clinical excellence and continuity of care.

Job Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited radiological health applied science program.
• ARRT registered.
• Requires minimum of three (3) years MRI experience.

Essential Skills Required

• Knowledge of MRI technology, equipment operation, and magnet safety.
• Experience prescribing and performing clinical MRI procedures.
• Experience filming & electronically transmitting MRI data.
• Knowledge of MRI terminology and the ability to follow interpreting physicians directions.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently.

Essential Physical Requirements

• Capability to be independently mobile.
• Ability to transport wheelchair and gurney patients.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with reasonable flexibility.
• Ability to work in limited space.
• Hearing and visual acuity sufficient to perform and monitor MRI procedures.

Interrelationship Requirements

• Interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with patients and families, who may or may not be under physical stress.
• Interpersonal skills and knowledge necessary to interact with radiology personnel, radiologist, referring physicians, and co-workers.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Possess an overall positive attitude toward patients, employer, and co-workers.

Major Duties/Critical Tasks

• Required to accurately obtain signatures and complete site-specific patient consents and insurance demographic information.
• Prepares and educates patients about their MRI procedure.
• Screen patients for contraindications to magnetic field.
• Prepares patient for MRI procedure by accurately assessing patient's signs and symptoms.
• Operates MRI scanner for data acquisition, reconstruction of images, and documentation of images.
• Performs quality control measures for the purpose of ensuring optimal image quality.
• Prepare images for transmission and/or filming for interpretation by a radiologist.
• Practice accurate and timely completion of scheduled and unscheduled work to maximize productivity.
• Practice safety measures in MRI and Environment of Care.
• Applies the profession's code of ethics in all aspects of practice.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Supervision

• Reports To: Local Operations Manager

Equipment

• Various types of MRI equipment
• Information system computer.