MRI Technologist Per Diem

Overview

Working under the direction of the MRI Manager, MRI Supervisor, and MRI Clinical Director, the MRI technologist is responsible for performing all technical procedures within MRI as described in the DFCI Imaging Policy Manual. The MRI technologist duties include the responsibility of the delivery of safe and effective imaging procedures, participation in departmental education programs, participation in organizational and departmental goals and priorities and active involvement in Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement (QA/QI) activities. Each MRI technologist position requires a close working relationship with Imaging professional, nursing, and technical staff, as well as with providers, investigators, and their staff. The MRI technologist will work to create and sustain a culture that fosters excellence, impact, and discovery of innovative and novel approaches towards the eradication of cancer and related diseases.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Adheres to established departmental policies and procedures; fosters communication and collaboration among the clinical, technical and support staff; ensures that business and patient information is properly handled according to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) guidelines.
• Maintains and ensures patient, staff and environmental safety; maintains proper infection control; maintains orderliness and cleanliness in the workplace and self; demonstrates an understanding of all MRI safety issues and follows MRI safety procedures to ensure patient safety.
• Prior to allowing anyone to enter the MRI exam room, carefully and completely screen all patients and others entering the MRI scan room, for any safety issues or contraindications regarding the specifics of being in a strong magnetic environment.
• Ensures that all appropriate regulatory, accreditation, and institutional requirements are met, and participates in departmental and institutional quality assurance/quality improvement (QA/QI) programs.
• Communicates relevant information in a compassionate and professional manner to patients undergoing procedures, ensures that all patients have a thorough understanding of the procedures to be performed, assist with various operational duties such as monitoring patient flow while utilizing the scheduling and electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
• Under the direction of the MRI Manager/Supervisor, the MRI technologist performs all technical procedures within their respective modality obtaining high quality patient scans; is involved with and performs all technical protocol duties as required for departmental research; establishes intravenous access; administers imaging contrast agents in accordance with applicable regulatory accreditation (e.g., ACR) and as directed by protocol under the supervision of the radiologist; ensures that all imaging systems operate at levels of accepted standards and are properly maintained, and if necessary takes corrective action; performs required quality control on all imaging equipment and devices; performs computer acquisitions and analysis as required; manages imaging datasets (e.g., transfer, archive, and retrieval); maintains all necessary records and reports in a correct, timely, and efficient manner.
• Provides training and shares best practices with newly hired staff, peers, and students.
• Performs all other duties and responsibilities as directed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills to effectively work with peers, leadership, faculty and various teams.
• Knowledge of computer applications, including Microsoft Office and Microsoft Outlook
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to interact professionally with peers, leadership, and external contacts.
• Must possess the ability to maintain confidentiality and be detail oriented.
• Excellent ability to organize, prioritize, and follow through.
• Be able to work independently and/or with a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize workload.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of a hospital-based and/or an accredited imaging technology program (e.g., MRI, Radiography, Nuclear Medicine).
• No experience required; one to two years hospital-based experience preferred.
• Current ARRT (RT-MR) or ARMRIT (RT-MR, ARMRIT) registration at the time of hire or must obtain within 1 year of hire.
• If no ARRT (RT-MR) certification at the time of hire, a current ARRT Radiography (RT-R) registration and/or current ARRT Nuclear Medicine Technology (RT-N) registration and/or current NMTCB Nuclear Medicine Technology (CNMT) registration is required.
• Current BLS certification or must obtain an active BLS certification within 90-days of hire.

License/Certification/Registration Required:

• Current ARRT (RT-MR) or ARMRIT (RT-MR, ARMRIT) registration at the time of hire or must obtain within 1 year of hire
• If no ARRT (RT-MR) certification at the time of hire, a current ARRT Radiography (RT-R) registration and/or current ARRT Nuclear Medicine Technology (RT-N) registration and/or current NMTCB Nuclear Medicine Technology (CNMT) registration is required
• Current BLS certification or must obtain an active BLS certification within 90-days of hire.

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Patient Contact: Yes, direct patient contact.

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.  

Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.

For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).