What are the responsibilities and job description for the MRI Technologist - Full time, Part time or PRN! position at Medical Associates?
Medical Associates is seeking a Full Time, Part Time, or PRN MRI Technologist to join their team! MRI technologists at Medical Associates are educated, trained, and licensed to perform a wide array of imaging exams and procedures on patients of all age.
Schedule: Position is scheduled in 9-hour shifts between 6:00am and 5:30pm Monday – Friday. No weekends or holidays!
Location: Medical Associates West Campus
Full Time Benefits Package Includes:
- Single or Family Health Insurance with discounted premium rates for wellness program participation.
- 401k with immediate matching (50% on the dollar up to 7% of pay additional annual Profit Sharing)
- Flexible Paid Time Off Program (24 days off/year)
- Medical and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
- Life insurance, Long Term Disability Coverage, Short Term Disability Coverage, Dental Insurance, etc.
Essential Duties:
- Perform special and general diagnostic medical imaging procedure producing quality images for interpretation by physician, specific skills in MRI
- Elicit patient histories from medical charts and the patient; explain and prepare patient for procedures
- Ability to post processor images and prepares study for Radiologist/Physician to read
- Communicate with Radiologist or Physician to select appropriate parameters
- Monitor patient's condition during procedure and initiate appropriate life support if necessary
- Keep work area clean, organized, and stocked with pertinent supplies
- Schedule patients and maintain accurate charge tickets
- Maintain proper information in the RIS, tracking images to various other locations
- Apply principles of magnetic safety and protection to both patients and staff
- Cannulate veins for administration of contrast material or other medications
- Perform Quality Assurance. reporting any malfunction to Manager Radiology
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Experience: Three years to five years of similar or related experience.
Education: Equivalent to a two-year college degree or completion of a specialized course of study or certification. Board certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
Interpersonal Skills: Courtesy, tact, and diplomacy are essential elements of the job. Work involves personal contact with others inside and/or outside the organization, generally regarding routine matters for purposes of giving or obtaining information which may require some discussion.
Other Skills: PACS, Cerner, MRI unit, gurney, wheelchair, injection paraphernalia, power injectors, and vein cannulization, as well as, MRI safety. Ability to work independently, multitask, complete quality exams in a fast paced environment. Good computer skills, as well as, strong written and verbal communication skills.