MRI Technologist - Radiology (Per Diem)

hhccareers; Plainfield (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare Backus Hospital seeks an MRI Technologist to perform MRI exams, prepare and position patients, and select parameters to support physician diagnosis.

The role requires ARRT MRI or ARMRIT certification and Basic Life Support, with a focus on safety and image quality within a comprehensive healthcare network.

Join a team that values professional development, competitive benefits, and dedicated patient care across Connecticut.

Qualifications

• Radiography/ MRI-focused education required.
• ARRT MRI or ARMRIT certification required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform MRI exams according to established protocols to assist doctors in diagnosis.
• Prepare and position patients for scanning and manage contrast media as needed.
• Select anatomical and technical parameters to produce high-quality cross-sectional images.

Job description

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

For more than 118 years, Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut. We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties, and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services. We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communities.

Summary:

Our MRI Technologists perform MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) exams in the hospital by selecting specific software parameters according to established protocols in order to assist the referring physician in diagnosis. The MRI Technologist prepares and positions patients, injects patients with contrast media, and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately to produce cross-sectional images of the body.

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited Radiography program (ARRT) or graduate from American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (ARM RIT) with an Associate Degree with focus in medical image preferably MRI

Licensure, Certification, Registration:

• ARRT certification in Radiography OR ARRT MRI or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (ARMRIT) required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.