MRI Technologist (18 Hours, Days/Evenings)

Boston Medical Center; Brockton (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated MRI Technologist to join their team. In this part-time role, you will perform magnetic resonance imaging procedures while ensuring patient comfort and safety. You'll work closely with a collaborative team to maintain high standards of care and participate in quality assurance initiatives. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the health of the community in a fast-paced environment. If you are passionate about patient care and have the necessary certifications, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Documented training and experience in MRI preferred.
• Current BLS certification and ARRT certification in MRI required.

Responsibilities

• Perform MRI procedures under supervision and maintain patient safety.
• Coordinate patient flow and ensure quality patient care.

Skills

MRI Procedures

Patient Communication

Quality Control

Technical Competency

Intravenous Access

Education

High School Diploma

ARRT Certification in MRI

BLS Certification

Tools

Hospital Information System

Imaging Equipment

Communication Equipment

Job description

At Good Samaritan Medical Center, we are committed to improving the health of our communities by delivering exceptional, personalized health care with dignity, compassion and respect. Our continued focus on the patient experience informs our caregivers on how to provide care that is respectful of and responsive to individual patient and family preferences, needs and values.

If you are seeking a fast-paced, challenging position in an organization committed to achieving and maintaining a standard of excellence in all we do, our organization may be a good fit for you.

Schedule: 18 Hours, Days/Evenings (1 day shift and 1 evening shift), Weekends Required, Part-Time, Non-Benefit Eligible

Position Summary:

• The MRI Technologist will perform magnetic resonance imaging procedures; will work under the supervision of the modality supervisory technologist and modality medical director. Technologist will:

• Perform all technical procedures within the respective modality sections as described in the Radiology Policy Manual.

• Meet the technical competency requirements for the position.

• Maintain an effective working relationship with all staff.

• Participate in professional education programs, patient/staff safety initiatives, and quality assurance/improvement activities.

Responsibilities:

• Adhere to established policies and procedures and maintain open communication with departmental leadership and other staff regarding patient care delivery, technical operations, equipment utilization, regulatory compliance, and continuing education.

• Ensure that all patients have a thorough understanding of the procedure to be performed and communicate relevant information in a compassionate and professional manner to patients undergoing procedures.

• Work with technologists and support staff to coordinate patient flow by monitoring hospital information and scheduling systems.

• Participate in departmental and institutional quality assurance/improvement programs and adhere to required infection control, environmental care, radiation safety, and general safety procedures to ensure overall patient, staff, and public safety.

• Monitor and perform required quality control on all imaging instrumentation, survey meters, calibrators, and other devices to ensure appropriate functionality and coordination of required service.

• Optimally perform all technical procedures associated within respective modalities, assist in imaging procedures as directed by the radiologist, and perform complicated intravenous and intramuscular injections as required by modality and in accordance with HWPs.

• Perform routine back-up, transfer, archive, and retrieval of imaging studies and maintain all necessary records and reports in a correct, timely, and efficient manner. Create and evaluate softcopy and hardcopy production as needed.

• Ensure that all federal, state, and local regulatory, accreditation, and organizational guidelines are met when performing job functions, including during the receipt, administration, storage, disposal, and general management of radiology pharmaceuticals, supplies, and materials.

• Ensure quality patient care by helping to establish an orderly, clean, caring, and professional environment.

• Maintain departmental stocks and supplies and assist in managing an appropriate and fiscally responsible supply inventory by adhering to the established materials management program.

• Ensure that business and patient information (e.g., images, demographics, and reports) is properly handled with proper measures dedicated to the maintenance of security and confidentiality.

• Establish intravenous access; administer imaging contrast media as directed by departmental policies and procedures and HWPs.

Required Knowledge & Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Documented training and experience in MRI preferred.

• Current BLS certification.

• Current ARRT registered certification in Magnetic Resonance Imaging with RT(MR) designation or eligible for ARRT certification. Current ARRT registered certification in Radiography with RT(R) designation preferred.

• Imaging acquisition, processing, reviewing, sending, and retrieving equipment (hardware and software); Hospital information system equipment (hardware and software); Communication equipment (e.g., fax, telephone, email, etc.).

• Ability to use computers.

• Ability to speak, read, and write in English.

• Ability to hear and respond to staff and patient needs.

• Ability to physically position patients.

• Ability to manipulate imaging equipment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans