MRI Technologist

Job Description

Position: MRI Technologist

Location: Hackensack, NJ

Duration: 3 Months

Job Summary:

Under the direction of a qualified physician, the MRI Technologist performs a variety of technical MRI procedures that require minimum independent magnetic pulses for the diagnosis of diseases in humans.

Essential Job Functions:

Prepares and performs MRI procedures in compliance with department standards with a minimum of 99% accuracy. Regularly updates knowledge of technologist regulations appropriate to the ages of patients served.

Schedules appropriate time for each patient, regularly reviews the requisition received during the shift, and schedules properly throughout the shift.

Prepares all opaque contrast media used in various examinations with an accuracy rate of

Processes images within 30 minutes of the completion of the examination.

Translates physician's orders involving technical-surgical procedures into appropriate radiographic procedures with a minimum accuracy rate of

Maintains patient logs and equipment downtime records.

Works closely with radiologists to develop imaging protocols to achieve optimum imaging studies.

Assumes responsibility as charge technologist, prepares reports and work activities, and distributes them to the supervisor.

Follows up on all “stat” and “emergency” studies as requested.

Maintains a clean, safe, orderly work area, observing all prescribed safety and hygienic procedures established to avoid possible injuries, exposure, and contamination.

Ensures delivery of excellent customer service resulting in positive and improving patient satisfaction scores for the department and Medical Center.

Monitors inventory levels and supplies throughout the department and notifies the supervisor of replacement needs with a minimum accuracy rate of

Charges all patient exams on an as-needed basis.

Transports patients safely on the proper transportation device both to and from the department and other designated areas as needed.

Identifies and troubleshoots all machine malfunctions and reports to the senior technologist or supervisor.

Ensures that all charges are properly recorded.

Keeps work area clean and tidy at all times to prevent any unnecessary injuries to other workers and patients.

Assists patients and families throughout their stay.

Assists with the duties of any absentee employee within the MRI area.

Cross-trains in other areas if applicable.

Performs other duties and/or projects as assigned.

Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Required Skills & Experience:

Minimum 1 year prior experience as a licensed MRI Tech required.

Ability to professionally and effectively communicate information to patients required.

Strong organizational skills required.

Ability to handle multiple tasks required.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

N/A