MRI Technologist

Join Midstate Radiology Associates (MRA) as a Full Time MRI Technologist working at Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain, CT. This position is 100% on-site in New Britain, CT, and will be responsible for remotely scanning for multiple (off-site) office locations.

Position Schedule: Tue - Sat, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, 40 hours per week

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Compensation: MRA offers competitive starting compensation based on qualifications and experience. A sign-on bonus will be offered to well-qualified candidates.

Job Summary:

Operates equipment and performs diagnostic and therapeutic MRI procedures on patients according to established protocols to assist the physician in diagnosis and treatment. Follows established policies and procedures set by the department, hospital, state, ACR, TJC, and OSHA.

Key Accountabilities:

1. Performs diagnostic MRI scanning procedures by selecting correct technique while utilizing the assessment of patient age and diagnosis to produce a technically accurate cross-sectional images to assist the radiologist in diagnosis and treatment.

2. Practices according to sites MRI Safety Policy.

3. Maintain the MRI equipment in good operating order. Maintain work area in an orderly manner. Report any hazardous conditions or equipment breakdowns to supervisor.

4. Demonstrates yearly competencies, including knowledge and behaviors, to conduct examinations and meet the needs of patients with regard to the patient’s age, condition or other special requirements.

5. Assess physician’s order and patient’s requisition for completeness by reviewing the requisition, pertinent laboratory results and the patient’s chart to ensure the correct procedure and protocol is performed.

6. Documents pertinent patient and exam information and stores computerized images onto an archive media for future reference or retrieval.

7. Routinely prepare examination for interpretation by the radiologist to include correct identification and processing. Set up films properly in PACs system. Accurately inputs data in the RIS by tracking actual procedure in order to capture all charges and other relevant information.

8. Possess computer skills appropriate to meet departmental needs in preparation of reports and correspondence.

9. Performs and documents weekly quality assurance testing on equipment according to established protocols to maintain high performance of the system.

10. Works effectively as a team member within the department and with other units to provide quality service through communication, cooperation and collaboration.

The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Qualifications Guidelines:

Education Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Graduate AMA approved radiology program.

• Registered with American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT)

• ARRT MRI Certified

• CT state license.

• CPR certification may be required.

• Maintenance of continuing education credits as required by licensure.

• At least five years’ experience as an MRI technologist.

• Individual exceptions may apply only under the discretion of the Medical and Administrative Director

• Associates or Applied Science Degree in related field desired.

Knowledge:

• Working knowledge applicable to radiological technology with specific references to anatomy, medical and surgical disease, and scientific principles as applied to radiological technology.

• Patient care standards and requirements.

• Quality assurance principles and practices.

• Customer service principles and practices.

• OSHA principles and practices.

• TJC standards of practice.

Skills/Abilities:

• Operate MRI equipment, specific skillset on GE and including Siemens and Hitachi MRI equipment.

• Schedule, organize and monitor patient flow to meet company productivity, quality, health and safety standards independently.

• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, medical staff and co-workers.

• Communicate effectively and coordinate with local MRI staff regarding all aspects of direct patient care, including but not limited to: how to position, how to center the patient, orders to mitigate risk (positioning of coils, cold compress, specific coils, positioning of pads to mitigate thermal injuries, etc.).

• Venipuncture certificate (where applicable).

• Maintain the confidentiality of patient records.

• Ability to schedule, organize and complete work in accordance with required workloads independently.

• Read, interpret and follow internal quality standards and government regulations.

• Understand and follow specifications and instructions.

• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergencies.

Special Conditions:

May be required to rotate on night, weekend and/or holiday call schedule.

May be required to cover ancillary offices, as needed.