MRI Technologist

If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health, please apply through the internal career site. Job Information Requisition Number: R-22656 Facility: LOC0026 - 101 Columbian Street, Weymouth, MA 02190 Department: SSH Imaging MRI Status: Part time Budgeted Hours: 12 Shift: Every Other Weekend (United States of America) Compensation Pay Range: $45.45 - $61.17 Responsibilities Develop, initiate, and monitor procedures for effective utilization of the MRI unit. Perform daily quality assurance procedures and equipment cleaning. Identify and report system problems to supervisory personnel. Contact service engineers or initiate internal support for problematic situations. Set up and adjust equipment as instructed by the radiologist, including coils, injectors, and monitors. Configure work‑station control console settings for exam parameters. Accept patients, assess their condition, and determine proper handling and safety screening. Explain procedures to patients and ensure they are prepared for the exam. Assist with or directly perform administration of chemical agents to enhance imaging of specific organs or structures. Prepare contrast agents according to dosage chart specifications and perform/monitor IV access. Review patient charts and discuss with the radiologist to ensure appropriate examination and additional sequences. Coordinate with patient units to ensure timely transport and completion of exam requests. Prepare images and paperwork for radiology interpretation. Conduct quality control on all images, maintain inventory, and adhere to safety regulations. Participate in training of department personnel, including students. Check inventory of contrast, IV supplies, and paper products daily and notify the department supervisor of needs. Use extensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology to obtain maximum diagnostic images. Review exam requests to determine area of interest and refer to exam guidelines and protocols. Apply safety awareness by fostering a culture of safety and following all safety policies. Perform final verification of patient, procedure, site, and information before invasive procedures. Verify patients according to policy prior to administration of care, procedures, or medications. Follow approved procedures for verifying medical orders, including verbal readback to the licensed independent practitioner. Adhere to CDC hand hygiene guidelines, PPE guidelines, respiratory etiquette, universal precautions, and electrical safety guidelines. Appropriately dispose of hazardous materials. Minimum Education Preferred formal training in Radiology Technology from an AMA approved program. Minimum Work Experience Minimum of one (1) year radiologic experience. M.R.I. Experience Preference A*RR* (MR) – American Registry Radiologic Technologists (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification or BLS Instructor Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification or ACLS Instructor Every other weekend: 6:30 am – 7:00 pm License/Registration/Certification Requirements ACLS (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification – American Heart Association (AHA) (including courses offered through SSH) Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification – American Heart Association (AHA) (including courses offered through SSH) Instructor – Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association (AHA) (including courses offered through SSH) Instructor – Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (AHA) (including courses offered through SSH) MRI – The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) #J-18808-Ljbffr