MRI Technologist - Full Time
Indiana Regional Medical Center
- Location
- Onsite (Indiana, PA)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid Level
Posted 1 week ago
About the role
Indiana Regional Medical Center is seeking an MRI Technologist to perform routine and advanced MRI procedures while ensuring patient safety and comfort. The role involves operating MRI scanners, maintaining accurate documentation in PACS and EMR systems, and adhering to strict safety protocols.
Skills
MRI procedures
Patient screening
Patient positioning
MRI scanner operation
PACS
Electronic medical records
MRI safety protocols
Contrast administration
Quality assurance
Equipment maintenance
Radiologic technology
BLS certification
Full job details
In this role you will be:
- Perform routine and advanced MRI procedures in accordance with physician orders and imaging protocols.
- Explain procedures to patients, ensuring comfort, cooperation, and safety throughout the exam.
- Properly screen patients for MRI contraindications, including implants, pacemakers, and metal objects.
- Position patients accurately and use appropriate coils and techniques to obtain high-quality diagnostic images.
- Operate MRI scanners and associated equipment, troubleshooting technical issues when necessary.
- Monitor patients during imaging, responding promptly to discomfort or medical needs.
- Maintain accurate documentation and enter data into PACS and electronic medical records (EMR).
- Adhere to MRI safety protocols, including maintaining Zone 4 safety standards and reporting safety concerns.
- Assist with contrast administration under physician or radiologist supervision, following all guidelines.
- Participate in quality assurance, continuing education, and equipment maintenance routines.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- EDUCATION: Completion of an approved school of radiologic technology required
- EXPERIENCE:
- 2 years of general radiologic technologist preferred
- MRI experience preferred
- LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
- Registered with the ARRT as an RT(MR) or registered through ARMRIT
- Registered in MR within 1 year of hire beginning June 2005
- BLS certification required or obtained within 1 month of hire