MRI Technologist – Weekend

Jobtailor; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a skilled MRI Technologist to perform routine and advanced MRI examinations, adapt protocols under radiologist guidance, and ensure high-quality images with patient safety in a clinical setting.

The role requires preparation of patients, efficient workflow, and collaboration with the Imaging Department, along with leading and training staff and students in MRI procedures.

Qualifications

• Certificate of Completion in Radiologic Technology.
• Associate's Degree in a related field.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Certified MRI Technologist within 1 year from ARMRIT.
• Registered in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) within 1 year from ARRT/ARRT.
• Competency in MRI procedures.
• Knowledge of high-field and low-field MRI magnets.
• Technical knowledge of MRI equipment hardware and software.
• Reasonable troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of MRI magnet-strength terminology and jargon.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized MRI examinations.
• Adapt procedures to obtain specific diagnostic or therapeutic results under the direction of a radiologist.
• Prepare patients for examinations.
• Perform MRI procedures according to Medical Imaging guidelines, policies, procedures, and standards.
• Evaluate finished images for accurate identification and appropriate image quality.
• Ensure patient comfort and safety during procedures.
• Maintain knowledge of high-field and low-field magnet equipment.
• Operate MRI equipment hardware and software and perform reasonable troubleshooting.
• Check equipment safety and report problems through appropriate channels.
• Perform MRI/Medical Imaging Department support functions.
• Prepare images and paperwork for timely exam turnaround.
• Transport patients to and from the department as required.
• Enter patient information accurately into the HIS system.
• Coordinate patient flow.
• Monitor people entering MRI zones 3 and 4 to ensure a safe environment.
• Address patient moving and handling issues and use lift equipment appropriately.
• Train fellow technologists and students.
• Assist the Lead Technologist in teaching MRI procedures to coworkers and students.

Skills

MRI Procedures

Troubleshooting Skills

Patient Information Entry

MRI Equipment Operation

Image Evaluation

Lab Specimen Collection

Patient Flow Coordination

Safety Monitoring

Lift Equipment Usage

MRI Magnet-Strength Terminology

Education

Certificate of Completion in Radiologic Technology

Associate's Degree in a related field

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Certified MRI Technologist

Registered in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR)

Tools

HIS System

Job description

• Perform routine and specialized MRI examinations


• Adapt procedures to obtain specific diagnostic or therapeutic results under the direction of a radiologist


• Prepare patients for examinations


• Perform MRI procedures according to Medical Imaging guidelines, policies, procedures, and standards


• Evaluate finished images for accurate identification and appropriate image quality


• Ensure patient comfort and safety during procedures


• Maintain knowledge of high-field and low-field magnet equipment


• Operate MRI equipment hardware and software and perform reasonable troubleshooting


• Check equipment safety and report problems through appropriate channels


• Perform MRI/Medical Imaging Department support functions


• Prepare images and paperwork for timely exam turnaround


• Transport patients to and from the department as required


• Enter patient information accurately into the HIS system


• Coordinate patient flow


• Monitor people entering MRI zones 3 and 4 to ensure a safe environment


• Address patient moving and handling issues and use lift equipment appropriately


• Train fellow technologists and students


• Assist the Lead Technologist in teaching MRI procedures to coworkers and students

Requirements

• Certificate of Completion in Radiologic Technology


• Associate's Degree in a related field


• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days from the American Heart Association (AHA)


• Certified MRI Technologist within 1 year from the American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT)


• Registered in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) within 1 year from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)


• Competency in MRI procedures


• Knowledge of high-field and low-field MRI magnets


• Technical knowledge of MRI equipment hardware and software


• Reasonable troubleshooting skills


• Knowledge of MRI magnet-strength terminology and jargon


• Ability to obtain adequate lab specimens for testing


• Ability to enter patient information accurately into the HIS system


• Ability to promote patient and staff safety through appropriate use of lift equipment


• Ability to work the weekend schedule: two 12-hour shifts Saturday/Sunday and one 12-hour shift during the week, 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.


• Weekend work required


• Holidays that fall on weekends required

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in performing MRI examinations and adapting procedures to achieve specific diagnostic results while ensuring patient comfort and safety. Proficient in operating MRI equipment, troubleshooting, and maintaining compliance with Medical Imaging guidelines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Certified MRI Technologist


• Competency In MRI Procedures


• Technical Knowledge Of MRI Equipment


• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification


• Knowledge Of High-Field And Low-Field MRI Magnets

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• MRI Procedures


• Troubleshooting Skills


• Patient Information Entry


• MRI Equipment Operation


• Image Evaluation


• Lab Specimen Collection


• Patient Flow Coordination


• Safety Monitoring


• Lift Equipment Usage


• MRI Magnet-Strength Terminology

Soft Skills

• Patient Comfort Assurance


• Team Training


• Communication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Certificate Of Completion In Radiologic Technology


• Basic Life Support (BLS)


• Certified MRI Technologist


• Registered In Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR)

Industry Keywords

• Medical Imaging Guidelines


• Diagnostic Imaging


• Patient Safety


• Radiologic Technology

Tools & Technologies

• MRI Equipment Hardware


• MRI Software


• HIS System