MRI Technologist Work on Weekend - Night Shift

OhioHealth; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth in Columbus, OH is seeking a dedicated MRI Technologist to operate MRI equipment, position patients, and assist radiologists with procedures. The role requires attention to safety, quality checks, and image transfer to PACS for interpretation.

The position involves night shift duties, 36 hours per week, and responsibility for administering MRI contrast agents as part of imaging protocols. OhioHealth emphasizes high reliability and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

ARRT certification

MRI

Quality control

Safety procedures

Communication skills

Tools

PACS system

Imaging equipment

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