MRI Technologist

COMPETITIVE SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS

• $4.25 - 2^nd Shift
• $8.00 - 3^rd Shift
• $4.75 - Weekend

Under supervision of a radiologist and direction of the Manager of Diagnostic Imaging, competently performs imaging on a 1.5 T magnetic resonance imaging scanner.  Responsible for scanning and preparing images for review per protocols in MRI.  Must have the ability to recognize cross-sectional anatomy, perform MRI's and inject contrast media where applicable.  Responsible for providing service excellence and complying with hospital policies and procedures.  Uses the RIS/PACS and HIS for proper recording of patient exams and dissemination of patient results.

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of an accredited School of Radiologic Technology.

Minimum Work Experience

• Recent, up to one year, hospital related experience
• Digital Imaging and post processing PACS experience

Required Licenses/Certifications

• MRI certified by ARRT (or must become certified within first year of employment)
• BLS Certification through American Heart Association
• Must obtain 24 ECE credits, in a two year period, for re-certification and licensure

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Knowledge and ability to provide care based on physical and psychosocial development and safety issues related to patients of all age groups, including infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric.
• Strong communication skills in order to effectively relay information both up and down the chain of command.
• Ability to plan, organize, set goals and objectives for review and evaluation.
• Knowledge of state and federal health safety laws and TJC Standards.
• Ability to recognize cross-sectional anatomy. 
• Ability to establish access to vein for purpose of giving IV contrast.
• Knowledge of basic medical equipment (i.e. O2 Tank, pulse oximeter, EKG machines, etc.).
• Demonstrated moderate knowledge of basic computer skills.

Pay Range = $31.71 - $46.88