MRI Technologist, Per Diem, Hackettstown, NJ

Atlantic Health System; Hackettstown (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System in Hackettstown, NJ is seeking an MRI Technologist to create diagnostic cross-sectional images using MRI equipment. The role requires careful patient positioning, selecting appropriate coils, and following radiologist instructions to obtain high-quality scans.

You will operate the MRI system, adjust sequences, and monitor patient safety from the control room while ensuring clear communication with patients throughout the procedure.

Qualifications

• Certified MRI technologist with knowledge of MRI safety protocols.
• Experience operating MRI scanners and image acquisition.
• Ability to follow Radiologist instructions and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Position patient on examining table and place specified coil near area of interest per Radiologist’s request.
• Demonstrate use of microphone for patient-technologist communication during examination.
• Enter data such as patient history, anatomical area to be scanned, orientation, and entry position into the system.
• Key commands to set scan sequences and adjust transmitters/receivers in the computer.
• Monitor patient safety and comfort from control room and CCTV during the exam.
• View images on display to ensure quality of the pictures.
• Input data on the keyboard to capture images.
• Alert staff about magnet-safety regarding metal around the magnet.

Skills

MRI imaging

Job description

Responsible for creating cross-sectional images of patient's body for diagnostic purposes, using magnetic resonance imaging equipment.

Principal Accountabilities:

1. 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.
2. Demonstrates use of microphone that allows patient and technologist to communicate during examination.
3. 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.
4. Keys commands to specify scan sequences and adjust transmitters and receivers into computer.
5. Observes patient through window of control room and on closed circuit TV screen to monitor patient safety and comfort.
6. Views images of areas being scanned on video display screen to ensure quality of pictures.
7. Keys in data on keyboard of camera to photograph images.
8. Alerts staff entering magnet room to the danger of wearing or carrying metal around magnet.