MRI Technologist I

Saint Francis Hospital, Inc.; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital, Inc. seeks a Radiologic Technologist to operate MRI equipment and produce diagnostic cross-sectional images. You will prepare and position patients, apply coils and monitoring devices, and ensure high-quality results.

Requirements include completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program or MRI program with ARRT/ARMRIT certification; MRI registry preferred. Prior MRI experience is beneficial for this clinical role located in Connecticut.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program, or MRI accredited program.
• ARRT or ARMRIT registration; MRI registry preferred.
• 0–6 months related experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs MRI examinations per department policy and protocols.
• Prepares and positions patients for MRI procedures of various body parts.
• Sets up coils and monitoring devices for imaging.
• Performs Quality Control tests on department equipment and reports discrepancies.
• Maintains patient records and department documentation.
• Verifies exam completeness and transmits images to PACS.

Skills

Anatomy & physiology

Prioritization & organization

Education

Radiologic Technology Program

MRI accredited program

Tools

PACS system

MRI equipment

Job description

This position is ECB status – requires a minimum number of worked hours per month as needed by the department; limited benefit offerings.

Job Summary

Operates magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) equipment to produce cross-sectional images of patient's body for diagnostic purposes.

Minimum Education

Completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program, or MRI accredited program.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification

Registration from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (ARMRIT). MRI registry preferred.

Work Experience

0 - 6 months related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work in a effective and efficient manner.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Performs MRI examinations according to department policy and protocols.
• Includes preparing and positioning patients for MRI procedures of various parts of the body.
• Positioning includes setting up equipment (coils, monitoring devices, etc.) and patient in relation to each other to provide best demonstration of body part under study.
• Performs Quality Control tests on department equipment, reporting any discrepancies to the proper personnel.
• Collects and evaluates relevant examination information from scheduling, patient, and referring physician, including screening information.
• Maintains departmental records and patient information according to policy.
• Is responsive to patient's physical and psychological needs.
• Keeps patient informed.
• Explains all procedures in a clear and concise manner without causing unnecessary anxiety.
• Listens to and answers patients questions with patience and courtesy.
• Performs safety procedures for outpatients, inpatients, patients' families, and for hospital staff.
• Screens patients and personnel for any metal object or implants on them that would cause harm to the patient or equipment.
• Ensures that no patient/visitor/healthcare worker enters scan room with metal objects or contraindicated implants.
• Evaluates results of scanning procedure for quality of results and completeness.
• Manipulates images through use of console keyboard and mouse to display to physician.
• Using terminal, can select all image display options.
• Recognizes problems and rectifies with respect to selection made of operation.
• Sends images to PACS system, evaluates exam for completeness, and verifies exam in timely manner.
• Develops a working knowledge of all PACS capabilities.
• Maintains accurate documentation on log book worksheet and charging of examination and all supplies.
• Seeks advice from appropriate resource when unsure of protocol or policy.

Decision Making

Independent judgment in planning sequence of operations and making minor decisions in a complex technical or professional field.

Working Relationships

• Works directly with patients and/or customers.
• Works with internal customers via telephone or face to face interaction.
• Works with external customers via telephone or face to face interaction.
• Works with other healthcare professionals and staff.

Special Job Dimensions

None.

Supplemental Information

This document generally describes the essential functions of the job and the physical demands required to perform the job. This compilation of essential functions and physical demands is not all inclusive nor does it prohibit the assignment of additional duties.

Radiology MRI - Yale Campus Location

Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136

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EOE Protected Veterans/Disability Saint Francis is a Catholic, not-for-profit Health system based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We are the largest private employer in Eastern Oklahoma with over 12,000 employees, including 1,000 physicians. The health system is anchored by the 1,112-bed Saint Francis Hospital, the largest hospital in Oklahoma and the 11th largest in the nation. Our system also includes hospitals in south Tulsa, Muskogee and Vinita, as well as 110 Warren Clinic locations from Monkey Island to McAlester, northeastern Oklahoma's only children's hospital, a level IV neonatal intensive care unit, a 168-bed heart hospital, and Tulsa's leading trauma and emergency center.