MRI TECHNOLOGIST I

The Methodist Hospitals

Merrillville, INFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 2mo agoVerified open today

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At a glance

Compensation

No compensation found

Location

Merrillville, IN

Schedule

Full-time

Work Authorization

US work authorization required

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Certification By ARRTCertification By ARMRITRadiology Certificate ProgramCertification For MRI Within 1 Year Of Start Date

Job overview

The Methodist Hospitals is hiring a MRI TECHNOLOGIST I. Under supervision, the MRI Technologist I provides support and assistance to MRI staff and the department manager, focusing on training, quality improvement, and continuing education. The role works closely with the Sub‑section Chief (Radiologist) and interacts with physicians, patients, and nursing units, ensuring efficient daily MRI department operations and excellent guest relations.

Key focus areas include Assess exams on an ongoing basis and provide findings as appropriate., Assist leadership in collecting departmental and radiologist CQI and ACR data., and Demonstrate independent operation of all departmental equipment and perform all MRI procedures..

Successful candidates bring Graduate Of An AMA Approved Radiologic Technology Program Or JRCERT Accredited Hospital-Based Training Program, ARDMS Or ARRT Radiographer Registered Radiologic Technologist In Radiography (R), and ARDMS Or ARRT Mammography (M). Important skills include Perform Screening Mammography Procedures, Perform Diagnostic Mammography Procedures, Review Exam Requisitions, Patient Positioning, Equipment Positioning, and Select Protocol. Preferred (not required): Quality Improvement, Continuing Education, and Guest Relations.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Perform Screening Mammography ProceduresPerform Diagnostic Mammography ProceduresReview Exam RequisitionsPatient PositioningEquipment PositioningSelect ProtocolSelect TechniqueUtilize Mammographic Radiographic EquipmentEvaluate Images for Diagnostic QualityObtain Additional ImagesEnsure Exam AccuracyLabel Images CorrectlyCustomer ServiceMaintain RecordsMaintain ReportsMaintain FilesPosition Patients of All Age Groups for Radiological ExamsUtilize Imaging Equipment for Radiological ExamsWork IndependentlyOperate Departmental EquipmentPerform MRI ProceduresMaintain Sterile TechniquePACSRISAdminister Contrast MaterialsSterile TechniqueQuality ImprovementContinuing EducationGuest RelationsPerform Quality ScreeningPerform All Required ExamsPositioning Patient and EquipmentSelecting ProtocolSelecting TechniqueUtilizing Required EquipmentObtaining Additional ImagesEnsures Accuracy of Each ExamLabeling Images CorrectlyProvide Customer Service/SupportMaintains Required RecordsMaintains ReportsMaintains FilesPosition Imaging EquipmentSelect Correct ProtocolUtilize Imaging Equipment

Qualifications

Associate's DegreeCertification by ARRTCertification by ARMRITRadiology Certificate ProgramCertification for MRI Within 1 Year of Start DateBachelor's DegreeRadiology ExperienceCT ExperienceMRI Experience

Full job description

Overview Under supervision, to perform work involving providing support and assistance to the MRI staff and Manager in the performance of their duties, specifically with training, Quality Improvement, and continuing education issues. Works closely with the Sub-section Chief (Radiologist) and directly with the Manager of MRI dept. to ensure the efficient daily operation of the MRI dept. Tech interacts with co-workers, Physicians, patients and nursing units, displaying appropriate Guest Relations.

Responsibilities PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Essential Functions)

Assesses the exams performed on an ongoing basis, and provides findings and results as appropriate.
Assists Leadership in collecting departmental CQI, Radiologist CQI, and ACR in the appropriate time frame.
Demonstrates the ability to work independently, to operate all types of departmental equipment, and perform all types of MRI procedures, taking into account patient’s age, physical mental and emotional condition, 100% of the time.
Informs Leadership of all equipment malfunction and initiates appropriate service calls and maintains documentation of same.
Learns office procedures so that direction and assistance can be given to technical and office staff in the absence of the manager.
Assists with orientation and training of technologists on the proper use of all equipment and new procedures instituted in the department.
Guides and directs employees as needed to ensure that services to patients and other customers are maintained at an optimal level at all times, while conferring with the radiologist or physician requests for supplies required for special procedures.
Performs other duties as needed and/or assigned.
Assists physicians with biopsies and other invasive procedures, utilizing the modality as guidance and maintaining sterile technique.
Review and correlates patient exam orders with patients current history and prior exam history to ensure that the appropriate exam is being performed.
Verifies correct transfer of images and exam information through PACS and RIS for interpretation by the Radiologist ensuring correct charging.
Maintains the Magnet and radio-frequency protection of all patients and visitors at all times.
Administers contrast materials in the prescribed dose in accordance with dept. policy. Qualifications
Associates Degree is required, Bachelor's is preferred.
No previous MRI exp is required
Radiology, CT or MRI exp is preferred.
Certification by ARRT, ARMRIT or Radiology Certificate program.
Certification for MRI is required within 1 year of start date if not already obtained