MRI Technologist, St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, 36 Hours (Day/Evening, Weekends Every Third)

Brighton, MA

Hospitals

About the position

The position involves performing a wide variety of MRI/MRA procedures that require independent judgment, initiative, and ingenuity. The technologist assumes responsibility for the quality of work in the designated area and provides quality care to patients, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in patient care services.

Responsibilities

• Provides superior customer service to internal and external clients, customers, and patients as referenced in the Service Excellence Standards.
• Performs all the duties of a staff MR technologist.
• Attends in-service lectures and seminars related to MR and maintains documentation of specialized training in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Participates in the development and evaluation of policies and procedures concerning MR.
• Assists in the orientation of technologists to MR.
• Performs regular testing on MR equipment as defined by vendor recommendations and medical center policy; reports problems.
• Assists radiologist in performing all interventional MR examinations.
• Performs all necessary functions to provide efficient patient care including clerical and transport duties.
• Completes all patient tracking functions to ensure proper and accurate billing, report transcription, and image retrieval.
• Completes all PACs duties to assure accuracy of imaging record and timeliness of interpretation.
• Participates in all quality assurance programs.
• Promotes professional image by adhering to dress code.
• Commits to following ARRT code of ethics.
• Performs other responsibilities as required or assigned.

Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of MR imaging procedures at a level gained through 1-2 years experience as an MR technologist.
• Thorough knowledge of normal cross-sectional anatomy.
• Work requires vast knowledge of MR procedures and equipment operation.
• Must have excellent communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Additional MR specific didactic training preferred.

Benefits

• Must have and maintain BLS certification or obtain certification within three (3) months of hire date.
• Must obtain required CEU hours to maintain state licensure and national registration.