MRI Technologist

Shields Health; Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Shields Health Care Group is seeking an MRI Technologist to support patient safety and deliver a professional, caring environment in a fast-paced clinical setting. The role emphasizes accurate imaging, patient communication, and adherence to credentialing policies across assigned locations.

Responsibilities include exam preparation, IV contrast administration, data entry, and coordination with radiologists. Certifications in MRI/ARRT/CPR are required, with some locations accepting ARMRIT.

Qualifications

• MRI experience is required.
• Strong interpersonal skills are essential.
• Certifications in MRI/ARRT/CPR are required.

Responsibilities

• Follow policies and protocols to ensure patient safety.
• Inform patients about exam details and ensure understanding.
• Position patients for exams and ensure comfort.
• Administer IV contrast when required.
• Record data in the Tech Data Entry system.
• Provide films/CDs to Radiologists after exams.
• Maintain equipment and re-supply rooms as needed.
• Adhere to credentialing and training requirements.

Skills

MRI experience

Interpersonal skills

CPR certified

ARRT certified

Team player

Education

MRI certification

ARRT certification

CPR certification

Job description

Job Summary Shields Health Care Group’s MRI Technologists support the integrity of the organization with their commitment to excellence. The MRI technologist will provide a professional, caring atmosphere to all customer groups, while maintaining a fast-paced, multi-tasked oriented clinical environment.

Job Summary Shields Health Care Group’s MRI Technologists support the integrity of the organization with their commitment to excellence. The MRI technologist will provide a professional, caring atmosphere to all customer groups, while maintaining a fast-paced, multi-tasked oriented clinical environment.

What You Will Do

• Follow all proper policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure patient safety at all times. These policies, procedures and protocols can be issued by Shields or the partnering hospital group for the location you are assigned to.
• Inform the patient of all aspects of their exam to their level of understanding.
• Ensure patient is cleared of all contraindications and hazards.
• Accurately position the patient and ensure their comfort.
• Maintain visual and verbal contact with the patient during the exam.
• Perform scan in accordance to center’s protocol.
• Administer intravenous contrast.
• Complete all forms pertaining to patient’s exam.
• Record patient data to Tech Data Entry program.
• Provide and issue films/CD when appropriate.
• Forward data and or films/CD to Radiologist upon completion of exam.
• Assist clerical staff as circumstances arise.
• Clean and re-supply equipment and rooms as needed.
• Adhere to all necessary training/licenses based on the credentialing policy.
• Contrast administration

What You Need

• This opportunity requires prior MRI scanning experience.
• Necessary requirements include MRI/ARRT/CPR certifications, and fantastic interpersonal skills. ARMRIT certification accepted at some locations.
• Sit and utilize a computer for extended periods of time
• Assist patients with mobility difficulties
• Some inpatient locations may require employee’s to participate in a call schedule/rotation
• To push, pull, and lift a minimum of twenty-five pounds
• Above physical requirements can be met with or without accommodation

Additional Job Description

Pay range for this position is $40-$60/hr + benefits. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.

It is not intended that this Job Description include all details of the work functions of this position. The incumbent will perform work of a lower or equivalent classification as required or directed, and work of higher classification for training and development purposes or as situationally warranted.

Shields Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.