MRI Technologist

Mass General Brigham; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham seeks an MRI Tech to provide quality patient care and operate MRI equipment at a new outpatient facility in Assembly Row. The role offers a $15,000 sign-on bonus and opportunities for advancement in a supportive environment. Responsibilities include preparing patients, ensuring safety during procedures, and performing quality checks on equipment.

Qualifications

• MRI Tech experience with multiple patient populations (1-2 years preferred).
• Registered Technologist [ARRT-R] preferred.
• Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for positioning and immobilization of patients.
• Prepares patients for procedures.
• Performs daily quality assurance on MRI scanners.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to evaluate and problem solve

Ability to work independently

Ability to guide, teach, and motivate

Education

Associate's Degree in Diagnostic Imaging

Job description

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

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.

$15,000 sign on bonus - We're offering a generous sign-on bonus to welcome you to our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we're eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our interview process .

Mass General Imaging has opened a new state of the art outpatient MRI facility in Assembly Row (Somerville, MA). As an MRI Tech at MGH you’ll be a part of expanding services with the ability to work with:
• 2-Tech team model
• Unique and innovative workflow
• Career advancement opportunities

Schedule - 40 hours
Sun 6.30a-5p, Mon 12p -10:30p, Tues 12p -10:30p, Fri 12p -10:30p

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] preferred

Registered Technologist [ARRT-R] - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) preferred

Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] preferred

Magnetic Resonance Imaging [ARRT-MR] - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) preferred - required within 12 months of hire.

Experience
MRI Tech experience with multiple patient populations 1-2 years preferred

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

335 Revolution Drive

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

EEO Statement:

The General Hospital Corporation 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. Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.