MRI Technologist

Berkshire Health Systems; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkshire Health Systems is seeking an MRI Technologist responsible for executing MRI procedures with independent judgment and ensuring compliance with patient care protocols. Candidates should have completed an AMA approved MRI program and hold relevant CPR and ARRT certifications. The role involves working in a high-stress environment while maintaining patient confidentiality and proper operational practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Student Training required.
• CPR certification required.
• ARRT(MR) must be obtained within two years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of technical MRI procedures requiring independent judgment.
• Ensure patient care compliance with hospital policies and OSHA standards.
• Maintain department competencies and attend mandatory educational sessions.

Skills

Technical MRI procedures

Infection control

Patient confidentiality

Education

Formal AMA approved program for MRI

Formal AMA approved program for Diagnostic X-Ray

Tools

PACS

HIS

RIS

Job description

Posted 06/12/2025

DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTION

Perform a wide variety of technical MRI procedures, requiring independent judgment and ingenuity. Requires initiative to apply appropriate MRI skills to facilitate a diagnosis. May be assigned independent responsibilities by Lead Technologist, Administrative Director, or Operations Manager.
Proper care of the client in accordance with the departmental and hospital policies and procedures is required. May be responsible for assigned areas to assume responsibilities of supervision or instruction to MRI personnel as determined by Operations Manager or Lead Technologist. Practices infection control and body substance isolation in clinical practice in compliance with departmental and hospital policies and OSHA standards. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times. Demonstrates proper operation of PACS, HIS and RIS computer systems. Demonstrates ability to operate and trouble shoot CR, DR and PACs applications. Attends annual mandatory education to include blood borne pathogens, infection control, and body substance isolation. Maintains department competencies as required

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)

Experience:

Minimum of Student Training

Education and Training:

Must have completed formal AMA approved program for MRI Preferred (Diagnostic X-Ray Preferred) or must have completed formal AMA approved program for MRI.

License, Certification & Registration:

CPR - CPR is required.

ARRT(MR) - MRI within two years of hire

ARRT(RTR) - Registered Technologist Radiography (Preferred)

MALIC - Mass Radiography License (Preferred)

Other Requirements:

Ability to function independently and proficiently in a high stress, work intensive environment. Attendance at all mandatory education is required.