MelroseWakefield Hospital is seeking a full-time (40 hour per week) MRI Technologist - SEIU to join our team!
Hours: Sunday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday 7:30am - 6:00pm
Location: MelroseWakefield Hospital
Job Profile Summary
This role focuses on using various imaging techniques and practices to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following MRI duties: Evaluates and diagnoses physical conditions related to the nervous systems and neurological disorders by utilizing specialized imaging and other diagnostic techniques. A clinical technologist role that has specialized knowledge or skills gained through a combination of vocational education, training, and experience. This role will be most commonly applied to patient care and/or scientific/laboratory jobs. An entry-level role typically requiring little to no prior knowledge or experience and requiring vocational or technical education. Work is routine or follows standard procedures, is closely supervised, and communicates information that requires little explanation or interpretation.
Job Overview
Prepares and operates MRI scanner following physician orders (requisition, intake) and operational procedures of equipment being used in order to produce detailed computer images of the human body for diagnostic purposes. Conducts duties in accordance with the ethical standard of the organization and practices established by licensing and/or certifying agencies, such as the Massachusetts Radiation Control Board and the American Registry of Radiological Technology.
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Graduate of approved School of Radiological Technology.
2. Radiologic Technologist Certification (ARRT).
3. MRI Technologist Certification (ARRT).
4. Radiologic Technologist state license.
5. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate.
Preferred Qualifications:
1.Two (2) years of CAT scan, MRI, or Radiological Technology experience.
Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
1. Conducts computer system start-up and shutdown procedures according to operating procedures.
2. Conducts QA/I phantom testing to ensure effective and safe operation. Check equipment to ensure proper functioning daily as stated by the manufacturer.
3. Verifies both in and out patients’ identification prior to procedure. Escorts patients to MR scanner couch, assists patients from stretcher or wheelchair onto couch, position patient for exam.
4. Explain the MRI procedure to all patients.
5. Accurately prepare and sign off on medical records and documentation regarding each patient visits. Assure that the consent form is signed, all screening questions have been answered according to procedure, and all information for patient’s history is accurately completed.
6. Responsible to verify demographic information and make necessary changes in computer and intake form as needed.
7. Obtain intake forms for each patient, check patient intake form and match to the patient’s prescription if necessary. Also review the information with the radiologist’s protocol. Consult supervisor and/or Radiologist for detailed procedure specifics per patient.
8. Monitor patient’s condition during and after scanning. Assure communication with patients while in the scanner via a 2-way intercom. Each patient will be assured comfort and safety during scanning.
9. Enters pertinent information accurately relating to patient and MR scan specifies into the computer. If necessary, checks with Radiologist upon completion of scan to determine need for any further imaging.
10. Assists patient off couch and escorts patient to gowned waiting room.
11. Record patients’ data, scan number, referring physician, type of scan, in log book as well as optical disc number in the computer. Archive each case according to…