MRI Technologist, Acute - Imaging Float Pool, casual

OhioHealth; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth in Columbus, OH is seeking an MRI technologist to prepare patients for testing and assist radiologists during procedures. The role includes operating MRI equipment, maintaining room supplies, and performing daily safety checks, with images transferred to PACS for interpretation.

Responsibilities also include administering MRI contrast agents as needed and ensuring high reliability in safety, quality, and efficiency as part of the radiology team.

Qualifications

• ARRT certification and BLS required for employment.
• NMTCB certification or ARRT with radiology specialty preferred.
• Radiography field of study is relevant to the role.

Responsibilities

• Operate MRI equipment and related systems during procedures.
• Assist radiologist and prepare patients for testing.
• Perform safety checks and QA on MRI system daily.
• Send and reformats images for PACS interpretation.
• Administer MRI contrast agents when clinically indicated.

Education

ARRT Certification

BLS Certification

NMTCB Certification

Radiography Field of Study

Tools

MRI Scanner

Job description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system.

We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more - in our careers and in our communities.

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 And Duties

• 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.
• As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.
• The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time.

Minimum Qualifications

ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, NMTCB - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board

Additional Job Description

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE

ARRT - American Registry or Radiologic Technologists or ARMIT - American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists or NMTCB Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board

BLS - Basic Life Support

Field of Study: Radiography

Work Shift

Variable

Scheduled Weekly Hours

As Needed

Department

Dawson Supplemental Staff

Join us!

• if your passion is to work in a caring environment
• if you believe that learning is a life-long process
• if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

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