MRI Technologist Work on Weekend

ohiohealth; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking an MRI technologist for night shifts. The position prepares patients for testing (including screening), assists the radiologist during procedures, operates MRI equipment for various imaging techniques, maintains supply inventory in assigned rooms, and covers call duty as needed.

The role requires ARRT or NMTCB certification, strong organizational and communication skills, and adherence to safety and quality standards within a 36-hour work week in the MRI department.

Qualifications

• ARRT or NMTCB certification required.
• Good organizational and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Operate MRI equipment and monitor patient safety.
• Adjust pulse sequences based on body part and diagnosis.
• Position patients accurately for imaging.
• Perform daily safety and quality checks on the MRI system.
• Send images to PACS and transfer for radiologist review.
• Post-process images for interpretation.
• Administer MRI contrast agents.
• Cover call duty as assigned.

Skills

Good organizational skills

Good communication skills

Education

ARRT or NMTCB certification

Job description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more - in our careers and in our communities.

Job Description Summary

The position prepares patient for testing (including thorough screening questioning), assists the radiologist during testing, operates the MRI equipment for a variety of procedures, maintains supply inventory in assigned rooms, and covers call duty, as assigned.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Operates MRI equipment, including the magnet, injectors, independent consoles, physiological patient monitors, and cardiac gating/monitoring equipment.
• Uses equipment to properly adjust pulse sequences according to body part and diagnosis.
• Demonstrates correct and adequate anatomic positioning skills.
• Performs daily safety and quality control checks for the system.
• Sends images to PACS for interpretation.
• Transfers images to independent console for further manipulation.
• Reformats and performs post processing of images for radiologist interpretation.
• Administers MRI contrast agents.
• As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.

The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time

Minimum Qualifications

• ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, NMTCB - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board

Additional Job Description

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE

• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) or equivalent NMTCB (Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board) is acceptable.
• Must possess good organizational and communication skills.

Work Shift

Night

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Department

MRI

Join us!

... if your passion is to work in a caring environment

... if you believe that learning is a life-long process

... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment