MRI Technologist

Job Title: MRI Technologist Location: Community Medical Center Department Name: MRI Req #: 0000259844 Status: Hourly Shift: Evening Pay Range: $51.45 - $61.05 per hour Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience. Job Overview: The MRI technologist functions under the direction of the MRI supervisors and the director of the Radiology Department. Primary responsibilities include technical,supportiveand departmental responsibilities associated with the overall course of the diagnostic procedures. The MRI technologist has the knowledge and skills necessary tooperateand maintain MR equipment in the cardiac MRI suite. The MRI technologist also performs duties associated with preparation of patients for MRI procedures. The MRI technologistdemonstratesthe knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to the specific age categories of patients cared for (adolescents,adultsand/or geriatrics). Qualifications: Required: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Graduate of an A.M.A. approved school of Radiography Educationrequired. ARRT-MR Required May consider ARMRIT certification on the condition of obtaining ARRT-MR within one year of hire. One-yearofpreviousRRT experiencerequired. Must be able to communicate clearly and courteously with the above interrelationships. Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA)required. Preferred: ARMRIT Licensure with MRI Certification preferred. 3 yearsMRI experience preferred. GE experience preferred. Essential Functions: Maintains all necessary MRI logs,paperworkand charts. Inventories and copies orordersany MRI associated paperwork. AppropriatelyassignsMRI procedural numbers. Maintainsaccurateprocedurallogof MRI patients. Appropriately completes allMRI associatedprocedural paperwork. Entersandcompletespatient charges for MRI. Correctly labels all patient optical disks,cd’s, and films. Tracks all studies in RIS. Performs other supportive duties associated with the overall functioning of the Cardiac MRI Department. Transports patients to and from the MRI department as needed. StocksMRI room and Prep room with all necessary supplies daily. Retrieves all necessary records,CD’spatient files, etc. as needed. Files complete patient studies. Continuouslymaintainsa clean and neat MRI room, Preproomand control room. The MRI technologist has the knowledge and skills necessary tooperatethe supportive equipment associated with MRI procedures. The MRI technologistdemonstratesthe knowledge and skills to prepare and care for patients undergoing MRI diagnostic procedures. AtRWJBarnabasHealth, our market-competitive Total Rewards package providescomprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health. Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance Dental and Vision Insurance Retirement Plans Short & Long TermDisability Life & Accidental Death Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Wellness Programs Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance) Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more! ChoosingRWJBarnabasHealth RWJBarnabasHealth is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered,high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate andequitablemanner, while deliveringa best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate theprivilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, onepersonand one community at atime. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies inhigh-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and socialdeterminants of health. RWJBarnabasHealth aims to truly make a unique impactinlocal communities throughout NewJersey. From vastly improving the health oflocal residentsto creating educational and careeropportunities, this combinationgreatlybenefitsthe state. We understand the growing andevolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination fortreating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs andeducation. #J-18808-Ljbffr