MRI Technologist - Cross-Sectional Imaging Expert

Florida Radiology Consultants; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center in Morristown, NJ is seeking an MRI Radiology Technologist to create cross-sectional images for diagnostic purposes using magnetic resonance imaging equipment.

The role involves positioning patients, selecting coils, entering patient data, operating scan sequences, monitoring safety, and ensuring image quality. Requires ARRT/ NJ licensure and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Requires associate's degree in Radiology or graduate of an accredited radiology program.
• State RT License for ARRT candidates through the NJDEP, or MR Certified through ARMRIT
• BLS through AHA.

Responsibilities

• Positions patient on examining table and places specified coil (receiver) such as head coil or knee coil, close to area of interest, following protocols requested by Radiologist.
• Demonstrates use of microphone that allows patient and technologist to communicate during examination.
• Enters data, such as patient history, anatomical area to be scanned, orientation specified, and position of entry into aperture of magnetic resonance imaging equipment (head or feet first), into computer.
• Keys commands to specify scan sequences and adjust transmitters and receivers into computer.
• Observes patient through window of control room and on closed circuit TV screen to monitor patient safety and comfort.
• Views images of areas being scanned on video display screen to ensure quality of pictures.
• Keys in data on keyboard of camera to photograph images.
• Alerts staff entering magnet room to the danger of wearing or carrying metal around magnet.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

Associate's degree in Radiology

State RT License for ARRT candidates through the NJDEP

BLS through AHA

Job description

Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center in Morristown, NJ is seeking an MRI Radiology Technologist to create cross-sectional images for diagnostic purposes using magnetic resonance imaging equipment.

The role involves positioning patients, selecting coils, entering patient data, operating scan sequences, monitoring safety, and ensuring image quality. Requires ARRT/ NJ licensure and BLS certification.