MRI Technologist I: Patient-Centered Imaging

Advocate Health; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health seeks an MRI Technologist to support radiology services, perform MRI exams, prepare patients, and ensure safety and accurate documentation. The role includes administering IV contrast, maintaining equipment, and collaborating with physicians to deliver high-quality imaging results.

The candidate will follow radiation safety standards, document procedures in MAR, and assist in emergency responses while progressing toward MRI registry requirements.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ARRT-recognized radiologic or nuclear medicine program.
• MRI ARRT registry eligibility or ARMRIT program required.
• MRI registry must be obtained within 1 year of hire; BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Examine requests and verify orders with Radiologist before performing exam.
• Identify patients using two identifiers and explain procedures.
• Interview patients and obtain medical history; record in requisitions.
• Assume responsibility from start to finish of the exam and provide dictated results.
• Prepare and administer IV contrast per protocol; record contrast details.
• Evaluate image quality and consult Radiologist for discrepancies.
• Provide basic patient care and assist in code blue emergencies.
• Perform MRI scanning and assist physicians during invasive procedures.
• Operate radiology computer system and document contrast administration in MAR.
• Maintain clean, stocked work areas and ensure equipment safety and readiness.
• Collaborate with anesthesia during MRI exams as needed.
• Adhere to radiation safety guidelines and safety modules.

Skills

MRI safety

Patient care

Imaging quality

Code blue procedures

Equipment operation

Education

Radiologic or Nuclear Medicine Technology degree

MRI ARRT registry eligibility

Tools

MRI scanner

Radiology computer system

MAR documentation

Job description

Advocate Health seeks an MRI Technologist to support radiology services, perform MRI exams, prepare patients, and ensure safety and accurate documentation. The role includes administering IV contrast, maintaining equipment, and collaborating with physicians to deliver high-quality imaging results.

The candidate will follow radiation safety standards, document procedures in MAR, and assist in emergency responses while progressing toward MRI registry requirements.