MRI Technologist (PT-Day), Somerville NJ

RWJBarnabas Health; Somerville (NJ, MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Part-time MRI Technologist to join their dynamic team in Somerville, NJ. This role involves operating advanced MRI equipment to produce high-quality diagnostic images while ensuring patient care and safety. The ideal candidate will have ARRT Licensure with MRI Certification and experience with GE systems. Join this innovative healthcare provider and contribute to vital diagnostic services in a supportive environment that values your expertise and commitment to patient care.

Qualifications

• ARRT Licensure with MRI Certification required.
• Ability to work independently and provide patient care.
• Experience with GE MRI systems is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform MRI scans to produce high-quality diagnostic images.
• Prepare patients for MRI procedures and provide education.
• Monitor MRI system images and report any issues.

Skills

MRI Certification

GE experience

Independent work

Patient care

Technical skills in MRI

Tools

MRI equipment

Cardiac monitoring equipment

EKG acquisition leads

NIBP cuff

Pulse oximeter

Easy Vision data analysis equipment

Job description

MRI Technologist (PT-Day), Somerville NJ
Req #: 0000197068

Category: Radiology and Imaging

Status: Part-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: RWJ Somerset

Department: MRI

Location:

RWJUH Somerset,
110 Rehill Ave, Somerville, NJ 08876

Job Overview:

RWJBarnabas Health is looking to add a qualified Part-time MRI Technologist in Somerville, NJ.

The MRI technologist functions under the direction of the MRI supervisors and the director of the Radiology Department. Primary responsibilities include technical, supportive and departmental responsibilities associated with the overall course of the diagnostic procedures in the cardiac MRI suite and the Cardio dynamics Department whether cardiac or radiological in nature. The MRI technologist in the cardiac MRI suite has the knowledge and skills necessary to operate and maintain MR equipment in the cardiac MRI suite.

The MRI technologist also performs duties associated with preparation of patients for MRI procedures. The MRI technologist demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to the specific age categories of patients cared for in the cardiac MRI/Radiology Department. The categories of patients cared for in the Cardiac MRI/Radiology Department include adolescents, adults and geriatrics.

Qualifications:

Required:

• ARRT Licensure with MRI Certification
• Must be able to work independently
• GE experience needed

Scheduling Requirements:

• Day Shift, 24 hours/week
• Part-time Schedule
  • On call rotation

Professional and Technical Functions:

• The MRI technologist has the knowledge and skills necessary to perform MRI scan on patients to produce high-quality diagnostic images.
• Operates MRI equipment to produce quality patient diagnostic images.
• Understands the physics associated with MR.
• Develops protocols with or without the assistance of the cardiologist.
• Understands basic cardiac anatomy and physiology- Sets up cardiac images utilizing knowledge of anatomy to include short axis, horizontal long axis, and vertical long axis.
• Performs high quality patient diagnostic MR scans efficiently. Evaluates the quality of images to minimize repeat visits due to technical errors.
• The MRI technologist has the knowledge and skills necessary to operate the supportive Equipment associated with MRI procedures.
• Appropriately applies the various associated with MRI coils.
• Demonstrate the ability to operate the MRI associated with power injector.
• Demonstrates the ability to operate cardiac and physiological monitoring equipment.
• Appropriately applies EKG acquisition leads.
• Appropriately applies NIBP cuff.
• Appropriately applies pulse oximeter probe.
• Demonstrate the ability to operate the Easy Vision and all MRI associated data analysis equipment.
• Demonstrates the ability to save images to optical disks, compact discs, vhs tapes, and films as needed.
• Performs MRI quality assurance tests as necessary.
• Ability to check helium levels.
• Ability to perform phantom test for center frequency.
• Monitors MRI system images for any problems.
• Monitors coils and associated equipment for wear.
• Notifies supervisor of any QA discrepancies and equipment related problems
• The MRI technologist demonstrates the knowledge and skills to prepare and care for patients undergoing MRI diagnostic procedures.
• Provides any necessary patient education pre-procedure.
• Appropriately screen patients for MRI procedures.
• Inserts intravenous lines as ordered by physicians when necessary.
• Sets up patients for MRI maintaining patient rights and privacy at all times.
• Provides emergency medical care, I.e. CPR as indicated and or directed by the physician or nurse when necessary.
• Provides patients with any necessary post procedure teaching.
• Performs contrast injections per protocol as necessary.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer