MRI Technologist PD

UMass Memorial Health; Charlton (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking an MRI Technologist to join their team. The role involves performing MRI scans, ensuring patient safety, and documenting results. Candidates should have an Associate's Degree in Radiologic Technology and must be registered or registry eligible by ARRT, with a focus on patient care and technical proficiency.

Benefits

Signing bonus eligibility

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Radiologic Technology required.
• ARRT registration or registry eligible needed.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs MRI scanning to assist in diagnosis.
• Obtains and records patient information and histories.
• Monitors and adjusts imaging parameters as needed.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Aseptic Technique

MRI Safety Protocols

Technical Skills

Education

Associate's Degree in Radiologic Technology

BLS Certification

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Registration

Advanced MR Certification within 90 days

Job description

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Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Schedule Details:

Monday through Friday, Weekends (Saturday and Sunday)

Scheduled Hours:

varied

Shift:

1 - Day Shift, 10 Hours (United States of America)

Hours:

0

Cost Center:

25080 - 3564 MRI

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Under general supervision of the MRI Lead Technologist, performs MRI scanning to produce quality magnetic resonance images to assist physicians the radiologist in the diagnosis of and/or disease for patients of all ages. Performs related clerical and service duties. Possess the knowledge of procedures, protocols, and policies related to the MRI and Diagnostic Imaging departments. Performs these duties using independent judgement, ingenuity, and initiative. This position requires a higher level of technical and informatics knowledge and skill, and the ability to work in close cooperation with members of a team of physicians, nurses and other technical staff.

I. Major Responsibilities:
1. Obtains and records appropriate patient clinical information and/or history; verifies physicians' orders and reviews the results of relevant laboratory tests; makes a psychological and physical assessment of each patient, making adjustments in the standard imaging procedures and techniques to accommodate patient size, age, or condition, using universal protocol. Consistently screens patients, obtains any necessary implant/device documentation, and follows MRI safety guidelines to ensure patient safety throughout the scanning process.
2. Assists, transfers, and positions patients as needed, ensuring their modesty and physical safety. Selects and inputs protocol parameters and/or instructions; and monitors computer function during performance of the examination.
3. Performs venipuncture as needed applying aseptic technique, and prepares oral and intravenous contrast media for administration to patient; administers and/or inject sufficient contrast media to produce images. Processes images to ensure quality and accuracy. Accurately documents work in HIS/RIS/PACS systems.
4. Checks operation of equipment; sees that daily QC is completed, Maintains cleanliness of tables and equipment to prevent cross contamination of contagious diseases, keeps room well stocked with linen and necessary supplies.
5. Keeps up to date with changes in the field of MRI by in servicestudy, attending courses or seminars as necessary and/or recommended, or participating in professional organizations.
6. Prepares daily schedules and ensures appropriate protocols are obtained from Radiologists.
7. Assists in other areas/modalities as needed.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:
1. Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.
2. Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
3. Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
4. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
5. Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
6. Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
7. Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1. Level of knowledge equivalent to that acquired through completion of an Associate's Degree in Radiologic Technology.
2. Registration or registry eligible by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
3. Advanced certification in MR by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) with 90 days of employment
4. BLS Certification required

Experience/Skills:
Preferred:
1. Experience preferred, but not required.

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:

On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities:
1. Stand - 2/3
2. Walk - 2/3
3. Sit - 2/3
4. Talk or hear - 2/3
5. Uses hands to finger, handle or feel - 2/3
6. Push/pull - 2/3
7. Reach with hands and arms - 2/3

This job requires that weight be lifted, or force be exerted:
1. Up to 10 pounds - 2/3
2. Up to 25 pounds - 2/3
3. Up to 50 pounds - 2/3
4. Up to 100 pounds - 1/3
5. More than 100 pounds - 1/3

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.