MRI Technologist

Berger Health System; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Berger Health System is seeking a skilled MRI Technician to operate MRI equipment during various procedures. The role involves preparing patients, adjusting imaging parameters, and conducting safety checks. Applicants must hold certifications from ARRT, BLS, and NMTCB.

Work hours include evening shifts totaling 36 hours weekly in the MRI department.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid ARRT certification.
• Basic Life Support certification is required.
• Experience with MRI technology and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Operates MRI equipment safely and efficiently.
• Adjusts pulse sequences based on diagnosis.
• Performs daily safety checks for MRI systems.
• Administers contrast agents to patients.

Skills

MRI equipment operation

Anatomic positioning skills

Quality control checks

Patient monitoring

Education

ARRT – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

BLS – Basic Life Support

NMTCB – Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board

ARMIT – American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists

Job description

Job Description Summary: The position prepares patient for testing (including thorough screening questioning), assists the radiologist during testing, operates the MRI equipment for a variety of procedures, maintains supply inventory in assigned rooms, and covers call duty, as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Operates MRI equipment, including the magnet, injectors, independent consoles, physiological patient monitors, and cardiac gating/monitoring equipment.
• Uses equipment to properly adjust pulse sequences according to body part and diagnosis.
• Demonstrates correct and adequate anatomic positioning skills.
• Performs daily safety and quality control checks for the system.
• Sends images to PACS for interpretation.
• Transfers images to independent console for further manipulation.
• Reformats and performs post processing of images for radiologist interpretation.
• Administers MRI contrast agents.

Qualifications

• ARRT – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
• BLS – Basic Life Support
• NMTCB – Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board
• ARMIT – American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists

Additional Job Information

• Field of Study: Radiography
• Work Shift: Evening
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
• Department: MRI

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate‑employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment.