MRI Technologist, Shift: Day, 40hrs

Berkshire Health Systems - Pittsfield, MA

- Entry Level

Pittsfield, MA

Hospitals

About the position

Perform a wide variety of technical MRI procedures, requiring independent judgment and ingenuity. Requires initiative to apply appropriate MRI skills to facilitate a diagnosis. May be assigned independent responsibilities by Lead Technologist, Administrative Director, or Operations Manager. Proper care of the client in accordance with the departmental and hospital policies and procedures is required. May be responsible for assigned areas to assume responsibilities of supervision or instruction to MRI personnel as determined by Operations Manager or Lead Technologist. Practices infection control and body substance isolation in clinical practice in compliance with departmental and hospital policies and OSHA standards. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times. Demonstrates proper operation of PACS, HIS and RIS computer systems. Demonstrates ability to operate and trouble shoot CR, DR and PACs applications. Attends annual mandatory education to include blood borne pathogens, infection control, and body substance isolation. Maintains department competencies as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of technical MRI procedures.
• Apply appropriate MRI skills to facilitate a diagnosis.
• Assume independent responsibilities as assigned by Lead Technologist, Administrative Director, or Operations Manager.
• Provide proper care of clients in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures.
• Supervise or instruct MRI personnel as determined by Operations Manager or Lead Technologist.
• Practice infection control and body substance isolation in compliance with policies and OSHA standards.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Operate and troubleshoot PACS, HIS, and RIS computer systems.
• Attend annual mandatory education including blood borne pathogens and infection control.
• Maintain department competencies as required.

Requirements

• Minimum of Student Training in MRI.
• Must have completed formal AMA approved program for MRI or Diagnostic X-Ray.
• CPR certification is required.
• ARRT(MR) certification within two years of hire.
• ARRT(RTR) certification is preferred.
• MALIC - Mass Radiography License is preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• ARRT(RTR) - Registered Technologist Radiography certification.
• MALIC - Mass Radiography License.