MRI Technologist (52314)

MRI Technologist

National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Main Campus/Bethesda - Bethesda, MD 20892

Salary Range $60.00 - $64.00 Hourly Level Experienced Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Travel Percentage None Category Public Health

Description

Position Objective: The MRI Technologist will independently provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Institute of Mental Health within the National Institutes of Health. The primary objective is to provide services and deliverables through performance of support services.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform scans for NIH researcher projects
• Provide expert level information and assistance on the software and hardware capabilities of the MR
• Provide input to decide what modifications of the unit are necessary to produce optimum image spectra and most efficient use of the scanner
• Perform functional MR and spectroscopic imaging studies of head
• Act as subject patient advocate monitoring comfort and subject cooperation with experimental protocol, physiological parameters pulsebrate, respiration, O2 saturation and length of time of research exam
• Perform venipuncture on infants, children and adults as indicated on the Physician orders
• Administer oral and intravenous contrast material prior to magnetic resonance diagnostic evaluation
• Provide technical advice on examination parameters
• Advise staff on any problems that may need attention

Recognize equipment malfunctions and notify appropriate personnel in case of malfunctions

• Schedule and/or perform routine equipment maintenance functions
• Perform regular quality assurance procedures on the scanner, data acquisition and archiving of imaging data
• Work products and documents related to performing functional MR and spectroscopic studies of the head.
• Work products and documents related to performing venipuncture on patients; administer oral or intravenous contrast material prior to scans.
• Computer generated work including providing expertise on software and hardware capabilities; make modifications as necessary.
• Work products and documents related to acting as patient advocate, including monitoring comfort, cooperation, physical parameters, and length of time of exam; advise of results of examinations and provide preliminary diagnostic evaluations.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• American Registry of Radiologic Technology Advanced Level Board Certified
• Skilled in Magnetic Resonance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with non-technical and technical staff
• Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects