Job Overview
As an MRI Technologist, you’ll prepare patients for imaging, operate MRI scanners, and produce clear images that support diagnostic evaluation. You’ll explain procedures, respond to patient needs, and follow established safety practices throughout each exam. Your impact: Accurate image acquisition helps radiologists evaluate patients’ conditions and guide their care.
Duties
- Verify patient identity, review relevant history, and explain the MRI procedure using clear, reassuring language.
- Screen patients and the imaging area for safety risks; follow patient safety regulations, equipment safety procedures, and aseptic technique.
- Position patients, operate MRI scanners, and adjust protocols to obtain diagnostic-quality images.
- Monitor patient comfort and condition, provide patient care, and perform IV insertion or support vascular access when required and within scope.
- S)Review images for completeness, document procedures, and manage studies in picture archiving and communication systems.
Skills
- Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, radiology, medical imaging, and diagnostic radiology.
- Experience with MRI, medical equipment operation, image acquisition for patient care, and patient safety.
- Basic life support (BLS) and familiarity with IV insertion, vascular access, and aseptic technique.
- Strong communication and patient-care skills, with the ability to follow safety procedures and support a calm imaging experience.
Pay: $55.00 - $60.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
License/Certification:
- ARRT Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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