MRI Technologist Per Diem Evenings / Voorhees

MRI Technologist

Performs MRI procedures in accordance with approved techniques and standards. Operates MRI equipment in a safe and responsible manner, following appropriate safety guidelines.

Position Responsibilities:

• Consistently performs high quality MRI studies according to protocols established by the Radiologists.
• Films all MRI exams utilizing proper window and level.
• Follows protocol for room set-up, obtains patient assessment form and injection procedures.
• Demonstrates competence to perform venipuncture and follows established protocols for administering contrast medium.
• Verify order and patient identification before performing MRI exam.
• Screen all patients for medical appropriateness of MRI procedure as well as for potential projectiles before entrance into the exam room.
• Patient assessment form must be completed and validated before patient enters MRI room.
• Provide superior customer service to patients and personnel.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with all customers; display high degree of tact and diplomacy and maintain supportive relationships.
• Follows appropriate safety guidelines during operation of MRI equipment.
• Adheres to Virtua policies and procedures.

Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required:

• Previous MRI experience preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.

Training/Certifications/Licensure:

• Certification as either ARMRIT or CAMRT as a Registered MR Technologist; OR
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registered plus six (6) months supervised experience in MR scanning, OR
• Associate's/bachelor's degree in allied health field plus other imaging modality certification plus six (6) months supervised MR scanning.

MRI board certification preferred

Hourly Rate: $53.00

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.