MRI Technologist

MRI Technologist

Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent from two-year College or Technical School; or one year minimum related experience and/or training, required
• Current ARRT (R) (MR) or NMTCB registry, required
• Current BLS certification endorsed by the American Heart Association, required
• Ability to interact with people of all ages, required
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)(MR) or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) for MRI Tech II
• Basic Life Support certification (BLS) for healthcare providers for MRI Tech II
• IV Certification for MRI Tech II
• Demonstrate proficiency in three of the following MRI procedures: intra-operative, cardiac, functional, breast, prostate, rectal cancer staging, advanced 3D spectroscopy, MR lymphangiography, or pediatric MRI (less than 15 years of age) as 80% of patient workload for MRI Tech II
• Must complete at least five cases per specialty procedure with documented skills pass off by a lead MRI technologist or coordinator for MRI Tech II
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers for Specialty Tech in Training
• Applicable State License for Specialty Tech in Training
• Currently attending and receiving formal training from an accredited training program or successful completion of formal training from an approved/accredited school or a licensed American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)(R) technologist who has been selected to cross-train in another modality for Specialty Tech in Training

Responsibilities

• Operate a magnetic resonance scanner to obtain images used by physicians in the diagnosis and treatments of pathologies.
• Possess thorough knowledge and understanding of the principles and physics of magnetic resonance imaging.
• Select appropriate imaging techniques and protocols to complete the exam.
• Receive patients, explain method of examination, and position patient, perform IV puncture, and administer IV contrast agent when indicated.
• Independently perform and complete routine examinations.
• Meet the needs of the patient, family and multi-disciplinary team through effective communication, coordination and documentation ensuring safety, care, courtesy and efficiency.
• Actively participate in quality initiatives to ensure the highest level of patient satisfaction, highest level of patient care and workflow efficiencies.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one (1) year of experience as a MRI Technologist, preferred
• Three years of experience in Magnetic Resonance Imaging, preferred
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, preferred
• 1-2 years customer service or patient care experience, preferred
• IV Certification, preferred