What are the responsibilities and job description for the MRI Technologist, Per Diem position at Merrimack Health?
Position Summary:
As the MRI Technologist, you will be responsible for patient safety and the performance of high-quality MR studies. Ensures effective communication with customers, including radiologists, as necessary. In some instances, it trains new technologists and/or patient coordinators.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for Patient Safety, including pre-screening for contra-indications, aseptic injection technique, etc.
- Produces high quality diagnostic images.
- Orders supply, cleans units, assists in preparing for transport on a daily basis.
- Effectively communicate with customers and/or radiologists.
- Trains new technologists and/or PCs.
EDUCATION AND RELATED EXPERIENCE:
Required:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience
- Registered with ARRT.
- State license, if applicable.
- BLS Certification
- Technologists registered in other modalities — 3 months supervised MRI clinical scanning experience or currently enrolled for more than 6 months in an accredited MRI training program.
- MR registered technologist, RT(MR) or ARMRIT — No experience required.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Organizational and multitasking skills.
- Basic knowledge of computer applications and programs.
Preferred:
- Associate’s degree or Equivalent Experience
- Registry in Magnetic Resonance by the ARRT.
- 1 year of Magnetic Resonance Imaging experience.