MRI Technologist Per Diem

The General Hospital Corporation; Dover (NH); On-site; USD 83,000 - 131,000; Part time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a per diem MRI Technologist for Wentworth-Douglas Hospital in Dover, NH. You will perform MRIs, prepare and position patients, manage parameters, and ensure safety. ARRT or ARMRIT certification is required, with NH imaging license and BLS.

Per diem shifts include occasional overnight and holiday coverage. You will rotate between main hospital and off-site locations in NH, contribute to quality assurance, and collaborate with radiologists, nurses, and other

Qualifications

• Education: Certificate/Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Medical Imaging.
• Licenses: ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT; NH Medical Imaging License; BLS.
• Experience: 1–2 years as MRI Technologist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform MRI scans for diverse patients, ensuring diagnostic quality.
• Prepare patients, position them, and monitor safety during scans.
• Operate MRI equipment and QA procedures; document in EMR.
• Communicate safety protocols; respond to adverse reactions to contrast.

Skills

Patient care

Safety protocols

Equipment operation

Team coordination

Ethical standards

Education

Certificate/Diploma in Medical Imaging

Associate’s Degree in Medical Imaging

Tools

MRI scanner

EMR

PACS

MR contrast injector

Job description

Site: Wentworth-Douglass Hospital

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

This position is per diem at MGB/Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in Dover, NH. Per Diem shifts are available at our Main Hospital and off-site locations in NH; varying shifts.

Summary: Under general supervision, the MRI technologist will safely perform magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) studies using a magnetic resonance imaging system. The scope of the MRI technologist includes preparing patients, positioning, setting imaging parameters, acquiring images, performing computer processing, and displaying images. The MRI technologist selects appropriate imaging protocols for patient studies and performs quality assurance scans as required. The MRI technologist demonstrates the ability to work cohesively as a team member within the MRI Department and consults appropriate content experts as needed. (i.e., radiologist, nurse, child life specialist) Staff must demonstrate the ability to rotate to MRI scanners across the assigned department as needed. Staff must demonstrate the ability to rotate to MRI scanners across the assigned department as needed. Staff must be available to work occasional overnight shifts as well as holidays, as deemed necessary by the department, with the exception of per-diem technologists.

MRI Registered Technologist with ARRT OR ARMRIT required upon hire.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions

• Ensure accurate patient identification and adherence to safety protocols in accordance with Joint Commission guidelines.
• Execute MRI scans for ambulatory, inpatient, and emergency department patients, adjusting parameters to maintain diagnostic quality and managing MRI safety in complex care environments, including adult anesthesia.
• Inserts IV catheters as needed and prepares for and performs intravenous injection of MR contrast agents, including the use of the MR-compatible power injector. Understands and can communicate the possible contraindications as well as monitor for and respond to adverse reactions to MR contrast agents. Records all information regarding contrast injections appropriately in the electronic medical record (EMR). Performs point-of-care testing (POCT) where applicable.
• Instructs patients and visitors on MRI safety procedures and ensures adherence to safety policies by all persons entering the MRI area. Functions as a final checkpoint, prior to scanning, for patient safety and protocol clarification per department policy. In addition, identifies hazardous system malfunctions; secures the area and removes patients and personnel from the magnet bay during emergency situations.
• Performs scheduled quality control procedures on MRI scanner and other related equipment. Records QA results as required. Reports any potential equipment-related problems to the supervisor as necessary.
• Assists Practice Assistant and other department staff in various duties as necessary (i.e., scheduling and transporting patients, taking stock inventory, filing, etc.).

Qualifications

Education

Other Certificate/Diploma Medical Imaging required or Associate's Degree Medical Imaging preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging [R.T.(MR)(ARRT)] - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required or once fully trained if new to MRI
• OR MRI Technologist - American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) required.
• NH Medical Imaging License (R) required; NH (MR) within 1 year if new to MRI.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required

Experience

Experience as an MRI Technologist 1-2 years required; preferred if new to MRI.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to operate complex electronic equipment and instrumentation and perform quality control procedures where appropriate.
• Ability to transfer patients to the MRI scan table and push the table from the prep room to the exam room; must lift and transfer patients to stretchers.
• Must demonstrate the ability to provide appropriate care to various age populations. In addition, may oversee students within the department and may be required to work with lab animals for research purposes.
• Maintains ethical standards (patient confidentiality, professional conduct, etc.).
• Utilizes departmental-specific tools to confirm contrast dosing and patient safety. These tools include the EMR MRI search engine, electronic dose calculators, image review systems (PACS), and other means designated by the department.
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