MRI Technologist

Job Description Summary

Position Purpose:
The Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (MRI) reports to the site supervisor and the radiology manager. Under general supervision, the MRI Technologist performs high-quality MRI examinations in accordance with established protocols on patient populations for physician interpretation.
Other duties as deemed necessary.
Requirements (Education, Work Experience, Licensure, Registry &/or Certifications)
Graduated from an accredited school of imaging.
Registry eligible by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or the American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) in MRI.
Must obtain registry within 1 year of hire.
Must be able to produce very high-quality special imaging with little supervision.
Must be able to function effectively in a team-oriented environment.
Must be familiar with age-specific criteria.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
Proactively maintains and renews ARRT, state license, BLS, PPD, respirator fit test, and POC training.


Graduated from an accredited imaging program.
Registry eligible ARRT(MR)
Must obtain MRI registration within 1 year of hire date.
BLS

Experience: 1-2 years
Skills: General MRI exams, implants, elastography, and defecography.
Rotate to other locations as needed for training/staffing.

Entity

University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC002017 UMA AMB RADI East Cooper Clinic-Radiology CC

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-28

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Performs MRI examinations in accordance with established protocols while maintaining image quality, patient safety, and efficient workflow. Completes patient screening, exam documentation, and image verification in RIS and PACS to support timely physician interpretation

Maintains image quality, productivity, and efficient patient workflow.

Adheres to departmental standards and modality-specific protocols.

Provides safe, compassionate, patient-centered care throughout the imaging process.

Utilizes the SHIELD reporting platform when there is an event that occurs outside a normal encounter.

Adheres to all MRI safety requirements, including zone protocols, implant screening, and ferromagnetic safety practices.

Upholds compliance and organizational standards.

Performs routine equipment quality control checks, assisting with troubleshooting equipment malfunctions and placing tickets as needed.

Supports onboarding and training of staff and students.

Facilitates a positive work and learning environment.

Participates in performance improvement initiatives related to quality, efficiency, patient, employee, and physician satisfaction, and safety.

Participates in staff meetings, lunch and learns, and quality meetings.

Maintains a professional demeanor in attitude, appearance, and communication.

(NOTE: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: 1) Continuous – 6-8 hours per shift; 2) Frequent – 2-6 hours per shift; 3) Infrequent – 0-2 hours per shift)

Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous)

Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Infrequent)

Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous)

Ability to climb ladders/step stools. (Frequent to Infrequent)

Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)

Ability to work from elevated areas, specifically step stools. (Frequent to Infrequent)

Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent)

Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Frequent)

Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent)

Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent)

Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent)

Ability to perform ‘pinching’ operations. (Frequent)

Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous)

Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous)

Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)

Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous)

Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous)

Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous)

Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous)

Ability to lift and carry, up to 200 feet, 50lbs, unassisted.

Ability to lift patients and move patients to 350lbs (+/-), assisted.

Ability to lift objects from floor level to height of 72 inches, to 50lbs, unassisted.

Ability to lower objects, to 50lbs (+/-), from height of 72 inches, unassisted.

Ability to push/pull objects/patients to 350lbs (+/-), unassisted.

Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. (Continuous)

Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous)

Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous)

Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)

Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)

Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)

Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)

Ability to hear and understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet.

Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)

Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annua

Additional New Requirements:

Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations.

Must possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Computer literacy.

Ability to work overtime as required.

Ability to learn and use new processes, tools, and equipment as required.

Additional Job Description

Education: Graduation from an accredited school of radiologic technology. Work Experience: 0-2 years of modality specific experience required. Registration/Certifications: Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). ARRT MRI registration required within one year. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred.

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