OverviewMRI Technologists shall operate a super conductive MRI machine, which is a highly complex computerized imaging device that employs the use of strong magnetic fields and radio waves to acquire images of the entire body, including the brain, neck, spine, chest, body, and extremities. Available shift schedules include days, evenings, and nights. Exceptional compensation and benefits packages are available to qualified candidates.
Responsibilities- Operates a super conductive MRI machine, which is a highly complex computerized imaging device that employs the use of strong magnetic fields and radio waves to acquire images of the entire body, including the brain, neck, spine, chest, body and extremities
- Sets up radiographic suites and ensures that sterile supplies, contrast materials, catheters, and other required equipment/supplies are present and available
- Prepares and administers contrast material orally, by enema, or under close supervision of radiologists, intravenously but not independently; as required by procedure or patient's condition, monitors vital signs (blood pressure and heart rate), and reports any significant changes to a radiologist
- Lifts, positions, pushes, and transfers patients, supplies, and/or equipment as needed
- Performs related clerical duties such as sending images to PACS, archiving images, and case editing of computer requests and reports
- As required, maintains records and enters patient information into the computer through the use of the Radiology Veterans Information Systems and Technology Architecture (VISTA) package
Qualifications- English language proficiency
- ARRT(MR) certification
- Graduate of an accredited Joint Review Committee on Education of Radiologic Technologists (JRCERT) program, and have a minimum of two (2) years of work experience
- Note - Student internship and training time spent in a radiology setting does not count toward the two (2) years of experience
- Experience with Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS), experience with Agfa PACS is preferred but not required
- American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required
- No sponsorship available
Pay Range: $43.43 - $58.00 hourly
All candidates must be able to:- Sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders during the work shift
- Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist
- Lift up to 20 lbs
- Carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance
- Push/pull with 30 lbs of force
