MRI Technologist

South Shore Health; Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 62,611 - 84,267; Part time

Job summary

South Shore Health is seeking a part-time MRI Technician in Weymouth, Massachusetts. Responsibilities include performing MRI procedures, ensuring quality control, and preparing patients for imaging. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of radiologic experience and formal training in Radiology Technology.

Certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) are necessary. Shifts will be every other weekend, contributing to both patient care and adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of radiologic experience.
• Preferred formal training in Radiology Technology.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor procedures for MRI utilization.
• Perform daily quality assurance and equipment cleaning.
• Contact service engineers for equipment issues.
• Prepare patients and explain procedures to them.
• Administer contrast agents and perform IV access.

Skills

Knowledge of anatomy and physiology

Quality assurance procedures

Patient assessment

Ability to administer chemical agents

Education

Formal training in Radiology Technology from an AMA approved program

Tools

MRI equipment

Job description

If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health, please apply through the internal career site.

Job Information

• Requisition Number: R-22656
• Facility: LOC0026 - 101 Columbian Street, Weymouth, MA 02190
• Department: SSH Imaging MRI
• Status: Part time
• Budgeted Hours: 12
• Shift: Every Other Weekend (United States of America)
• Compensation Pay Range: $45.45 - $61.17

Responsibilities

• Develop, initiate, and monitor procedures for effective utilization of the MRI unit.
• Perform daily quality assurance procedures and equipment cleaning.
• Identify and report system problems to supervisory personnel.
• Contact service engineers or initiate internal support for problematic situations.
• Set up and adjust equipment as instructed by the radiologist, including coils, injectors, and monitors.
• Configure work‑station control console settings for exam parameters.
• Accept patients, assess their condition, and determine proper handling and safety screening.
• Explain procedures to patients and ensure they are prepared for the exam.
• Assist with or directly perform administration of chemical agents to enhance imaging of specific organs or structures.
• Prepare contrast agents according to dosage chart specifications and perform/monitor IV access.
• Review patient charts and discuss with the radiologist to ensure appropriate examination and additional sequences.
• Coordinate with patient units to ensure timely transport and completion of exam requests.
• Prepare images and paperwork for radiology interpretation.
• Conduct quality control on all images, maintain inventory, and adhere to safety regulations.
• Participate in training of department personnel, including students.
• Check inventory of contrast, IV supplies, and paper products daily and notify the department supervisor of needs.
• Use extensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology to obtain maximum diagnostic images.
• Review exam requests to determine area of interest and refer to exam guidelines and protocols.
• Apply safety awareness by fostering a culture of safety and following all safety policies.
• Perform final verification of patient, procedure, site, and information before invasive procedures.
• Verify patients according to policy prior to administration of care, procedures, or medications.
• Follow approved procedures for verifying medical orders, including verbal readback to the licensed independent practitioner.
• Adhere to CDC hand hygiene guidelines, PPE guidelines, respiratory etiquette, universal precautions, and electrical safety guidelines.
• Appropriately dispose of hazardous materials.

Minimum Education

• Preferred formal training in Radiology Technology from an AMA approved program.

Minimum Work Experience

Minimum of one (1) year radiologic experience.

M.R.I. Experience Preference

• A*RR* (MR) – American Registry Radiologic Technologists (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification or BLS Instructor
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification or ACLS Instructor
• Every other weekend: 6:30 am – 7:00 pm

License/Registration/Certification Requirements

• ACLS (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification – American Heart Association (AHA) (including courses offered through SSH)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification – American Heart Association (AHA) (including courses offered through SSH)
• Instructor – Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association (AHA) (including courses offered through SSH)
• Instructor – Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (AHA) (including courses offered through SSH)
• MRI – The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)