MRI Technologist

Requisition Number: 10537

Pay Range: $49.83 - $75.12 per hour

Location: CHA Everett Hospital

Work Days: Per Diem- Various-No Call

Category: Radiology

Department: MRI

Job Type: Per Diem On Call

Work Shift: Various Shifts

Hours/Week: 0.00

Union Name: Non Union

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:

The CHA Imaging department provides advanced medical imaging services led by a team of board-certified physicians, certified technologists and service-oriented staff . We offer a full complement of imaging services including a 128-slice CT and a wide bore 1.5T MRI. We also offer interventional radiology services, diagnostic X-ray, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, and nuclear medicine. We are accredited by the American College of Radiology (ACR) which demonstrates our commitment to the safest and best quality care possible.

Summary:

Performs a wide range of routine and emergent MR procedures. Must be capable of working independently, unsupervised in a fast paced setting. Must possess a wide range of technical knowledge. Must be able to make advanced clinical imaging decisions. Must possess good communication skills and meet service excellence standards.

This is a network position and may require assignments at multiple locations.

This position reports to MR Network Manager.

Duties/Responsibilities: Candidate will competently perform a variety of MRI exams in accordance with accepted standards of practice, including administering contrast agents.

Manage department workflow to ensure safe and timely care of all patients.
Adhere to TJC, ACR and departmental standards.
Provide patients with reassurance to assure patient cooperation required for quality exams.
Provide complete documentation for patient care.
Maintain appropriate CEUs for continued registry by ARRT.
Interact professionally with a diverse stream of patients, family, and other staff at all times.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Radiological technology or Magnetic Resonance Imaging.

Must be a registered MRI technologist with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Current certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Certification in MR imaging modality preferred. Must be certified in MR within one year of employment if not currently certified.

Current Heart saver or BLS certification.

Work Experience:
Two to five years of broad technical experience in MR preferred.

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