MRI Technologist

Southcoast Health; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits package

403B Retirement Plan with company 401k

Job summary

Southcoast Health seeks an MRI Technologist to perform MR imaging with safety-first protocols and precise image acquisition. You will position patients, select sequences, and document results in the EHR under supervision.

The role requires ARRT/ARMRIT/CAMRT eligibility or completion within a year, BLS, and strong teamwork across radiology. This full-time position includes a competitive benefits package and sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology/Nuclear Medicine/ DMST/ Radiation Therapy program with ARRT/ARMRIT/CAMRT eligibility or equivalent MR certification.
• BLS certification is required.
• Registration with ARRT/ARMRIT or CAMRT within one year of eligibility is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform diversified MRI procedures and optimize image quality with appropriate sequences.
• Ensure patient safety, ALARA compliance, and accurate data entry in EHR.
• Assist radiologists during procedures and educate patients about exams.

Skills

MR imaging procedures

ALARA safety principles

Patient care & communication

EHR documentation

Education

Certification: ARRT/ARMRIT/CAMRT within 1 year of eligibility

BLS certification

Tools

MRI equipment operation

Job description

Community Focused. Care Driven.

Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it’s our way of life, and you’ll be at the heart of it.

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.

Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 7 years in a row!

We are searching for a talented MRI Technologist

• $16,000 new hire sign-on bonus for this position. (rehires termed more than 1 year also eligible)*

Hours: 24 flex 32hrs

Shift: Day shift, 8:00am - 8:30pm, 7:00am - 7:30pm, 6:00am - 2:30pm and occasional evening; Every 3rd weekend. holiday and call rotation.

Location: St. Luke's Hospital - New Bedford, MA

A Career At Southcoast Health Offers You

• A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
• Generous Earned Time Off Package**
• Employee Wellbeing Program
• 403B Retirement Plan with company match
• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs
• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training
• Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

Under the general supervision and direction of the Manager, Radiology Clinical Services or designee, perform diversified clinical patient care, technical and related duties within assigned modality as part of an interdisciplinary care team. Assume responsibility for each assigned patient, perform patient assessments, and correlate clinical findings with exam/procedure request. Obtain pertinent information from patients chart and document all data within the EHR. Educate patient for exam. Position patient and select appropriate imaging equipment and supplies. Identify, prepare and/or administer pharmaceuticals related to the exam/procedure. Select technical factors/ parameters/sequences to produce quality images. Properly identify anatomy and evaluate images for technical quality. Apply the principles of MR safety to minimize risk to patient, self and others and aware of the principles of ALARA. Assist physicians in performing procedures.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited program in Radiologic Technology, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, or Radiation Therapy and attainment of post-primary certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) or the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) - OR - the successful completion of an accredited program in Magnetic Resonance Imaging and attainment of primary certification from the ARRT, ARMRIT, or CAMRT within one year of eligibility.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is also required.
• Registration with the ARRT, ARMRIT or CAMRT within one year of eligibility is required.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired

Compensation

Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.

Pay Range

USD $42.84 - USD $64.28 /Hr.

Rotation Schedule Requirement

every 3rd weekend. holiday and call rotation.