MRI Technologist

Massachusetts General Hospital; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts General Hospital is seeking an MRI Technologist to join their Newton-Wellesley Hospital team. The role involves ensuring quality patient care and safe operation of MRI equipment to obtain diagnostic scans. Candidates should possess an Associate's Degree in Diagnostic Imaging, ARRT certifications, and have 1-2 years of MRI tech experience. A strong emphasis on good communication and problem-solving skills is required.

Benefits

Free parking

Excellent benefits

$15,000 Sign On Bonus!

Qualifications

• MRI Tech experience with multiple patient populations 1-2 years required.
• Radiologic Technologist [State License] preferred.
• Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for patient positioning and selection of technical factors for MRI scans.
• Prepares and explains procedures to patients, ensuring their comfort.
• Maintains equipment and verifies safe operation of patient equipment.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to evaluate and problem solve

Ability to work independently

Ability to guide, teach, and motivate others

Good business acumen skills

Education

Associate's Degree Diagnostic Imaging

Job description

Site: Newton-Wellesley Hospital

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Full time
$15,000 Sign On Bonus!
Free parking and excellent benefits!

Job Summary

Summary
Responsible for providing quality patient care while producing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures safely while operating the MRI equipment in order to obtain diagnostic scans

Does this position require Patient Care?
Yes

Essential Functions
-Accountable for the positioning and immobilization of patients and proper selection of technical factors along with computer reformatting of acquired data to obtain magnetic resonance scans procedures of optimal quality.

-Prepares patients for procedures which may include transporting, transferring, immobilizing, and positioning patients.

-Explains procedures to patients taking into consideration physical and emotional needs

-Prepares and cleans the equipment and scanner room for each patient. Stocks and supplies room as needed

-Performs daily quality assurance on MRI scanners and verifies the safe operation of all other patient equipment and notifies appropriate personnel of equipment malfunctions and needed repairs

-Maintains pertinent records

-May provide assistance to new staff or students

Qualifications

Education Associate's Degree Diagnostic Imaging required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Radiologic Technologist [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred Registered Technologist [ARRT-R] - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) preferred Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred Magnetic Resonance Imaging [ARRT-MR] - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) preferred Personal Drivers License (New Hampshire) - New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles preferred Magnetic Resonance Tech [MRI - New Hampshire] - New Hampshire Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy preferred Experience MRI Tech experience with multiple patient populations 1-2 years required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Good communication skills. - Ability to effectively evaluate and problem solve. - Ability to work independently. - Ability to guide, teach, and motivate others. - Good business acumen skills.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

Standing Frequently (34-66%)

Walking Frequently (34-66%)

Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)

Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)

Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs

Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)

Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)

Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)

Balancing Frequently (34-66%)

Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)

Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)

Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)

Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)

Reaching Frequently (34-66%)

Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)

Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)

Feeling Constantly (67-100%)

Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)

Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)

Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)

Talking Constantly (67-100%)

Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

2014 Washington Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

EEO Statement:

Newton-Wellesley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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