MRI Technologist I- SEIU - 40hrs/week

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 protocol.

12. Photographs each patient scanned using the 3-M laser camera and places them in patients folder and submits to Radiologist.

13. Maintains MRI scan room, equipment, patient gowned waiting rooms, main waiting rooms to assure that they are stocked, cleaned and in optima working condition. Advise supervisor of supplies needed. Report equipment failures/discrepancies and problems to supervisor of vendor for repair.

14. Maintains patient confidentiality.

15. Understands and complies with Hallmark Health policies and procedures (i.e. safety, MR Technology, Front Desk operating procedures, etc).

16. Attends orientation, in-service reviews, staff meetings, etc., as required.

17. Participates in Quality Assessment and Improvement projects, teams and reporting as required.

18. Assist in all aspects of the front desk operations, such as answering phone, booking patients, faxing, registering patients, filing, etc.

19. Responsible for assuring patient and their family comfort and offering them beverages (i.e. coffee, tea, etc.) as needed.

Physical Requirements:

1. Medium to heavy work. Must be able to stand, bend, twist and walk for long periods of time. Must be able to lift objects seldom exceeding 25 pounds. Must be able in assisting patients to move from stretcher to MR exam table or to wheelchair. Must be able to perform the two-man lift if a patient is unable to move on his or her own.

2. Person must have the strength to lift objects weighing 2 - 35 pounds above the head and hold it steady enough to position it onto treatment machine.

Skills & Abilities:

1. Knowledge of medical terminology.

2. Clerical skills.

MelroseWakefield Healthcare is a coordinated system of hospitals, physician practices and community-based services providing care for communities throughout north suburban Boston. We are distinguished by the range of clinical care and services we provide locally for the continuum of care in clinical collaboration with Tufts Medical Center, as well as an affiliation with the Lawrence Memorial. Our focus is simple: a better approach to providing health care, we bring together top-quality primary, emergency and specialty care, locally. Everything you and your family need, right in your neighborhood to be your best healthy.

At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.

The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.

Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.

Pay Range :

$41.80 - $53.19

based on full-time equivalent