MRI Technologist - Radiology (Per Diem)

Hartford HealthCare; Plainfield (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits program

Work/life balance

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare in Plainfield, Connecticut, is seeking an MRI Technologist to perform MRI exams, ensuring precision in capturing images for diagnosis. You will prepare and position patients accurately, administer contrast media, and set the necessary imaging parameters.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate Degree in Medical Imaging and has ARRT MRI or ARMRIT certification. Join a comprehensive healthcare network that prides itself on quality care and work/life balance.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiography program or ARMRIT with a focus on MRI.
• ARRT certification in Radiography OR ARRT MRI or ARMRIT required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform MRI exams by selecting software parameters according to protocols.
• Prepare and position patients for MRI scans.
• Inject contrast media and select imaging parameters.

Skills

MRI exams preparation

Patient positioning

Contrast media injection

Education

Associate Degree in Medical Imaging

Tools

MRI machine

Job description

Location Detail

582 Norwich Rd Plainfield (10368)

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.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiography program (ARRT) or graduate from the American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) with an Associate Degree focusing on medical imaging, preferably MRI.
• ARRT certification in Radiography OR ARRT MRI or ARMRIT required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

We provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.