MRI Technologist — Precision Imaging & Patient Care

Care New England; Warwick, Northern (RI, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Care New England Health System seeks an MRI Technologist to operate MRI equipment, prepare the unit, ensure patient safety, and provide high-quality images for radiologist interpretation.

Responsibilities include patient screening, selecting imaging parameters, obtaining consent when required, positioning patients with proper coils, and troubleshooting equipment while contributing to protocol development and staff education.

Qualifications

• Formal AMA-approved radiologic technology program is required.
• CPR certification is required.
• Registered technologist by ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) is required.
• Minimum of one year MRI experience or MRI certification by ARRT.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and calibrate the MRI unit for daily operations on both low and high field magnets.
• Be able to select proper imaging parameters based on a patient basis.
• Screen patients and visitors prior to entering MR procedure room.
• Explain MRI exam to patients and obtain informed consent when required.
• Obtain and record patient history from charts and physician requisitions.
• Position patient with correct coil and immobilize per safety standards.
• Utilize MRI equipment to produce axial, sagittal, coronal and oblique images.
• Troubleshoot equipment and assist radiologist with protocol development and imaging factors.
• Supervise radiologic technologist students during clinical instruction.
• Maintain knowledge of MRI developments and observe infection control procedures.

Skills

CPR Certification

MRI safety

Patient care

Education

AMA-approved radiologic technology program

Tools

MRI equipment

Job description

Care New England Health System seeks an MRI Technologist to operate MRI equipment, prepare the unit, ensure patient safety, and provide high-quality images for radiologist interpretation.

Responsibilities include patient screening, selecting imaging parameters, obtaining consent when required, positioning patients with proper coils, and troubleshooting equipment while contributing to protocol development and staff education.