MRI Technologist

Davita Inc.; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks an MRI Technologist responsible for quality patient care through safe operation of MRI equipment and ensuring optimal diagnostic scans. This role requires an Associate's degree in Diagnostic Imaging and includes essential duties such as patient positioning, equipment maintenance, and daily quality checks.

Benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications

• 1-2 years MRI Tech experience preferred.
• Radiologic Technologist State License preferred.
• ARRT Registered Technologist and BLS Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Positioning and immobilization of patients for MRI scans.
• Daily quality assurance on MRI scanners.
• Preparing and cleaning equipment and scanner room.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to evaluate and problem solve

Ability to guide, teach, and motivate others

Business acumen skills

Education

Associate's Degree Diagnostic Imaging

Tools

MRI Equipment

Job description

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

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.

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%)

The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.