Travel MRI Technologist
Boston, MA
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied
4x10 hrs, Days

Setting: Fast paced environment – must be able to work independently

Position: MRI Technologist - Cardiac

Schedule Details

• 36-40 hours per week
• Day shift
• Weekends required – discussed in interview
• Client will accept 8s, 10s, or 12s – discussed in interview

Contract Requirements/Experience

• Must have cardiac scanning experience
• Must have a taxable home address greater than 50 miles from facility – client requirement
• Must have experience with GE and Siemens 1.5T and 3T scanners
• ARRT (MR) – ARMRIT not accepted
• Current BLS through AHA
• 2+ years of experience
• Massachusetts radiation control license not required for MRI
• Flu required by start date – only medical exemptions are accepted
• Must not have worked either travel, perm, or per diem within the Beth Israel Lahey Health system throughout the past six months
• RTO requests must be presented at time of submittal

Paid Parking!

Job Description

• Prepares and positions patients for MRI of various parts of the body. Positioning includes setting up equipment (coils, monitoring devices, etc.) and patient in relation to each other to provide best demonstration of body part under study.
• Screens patients and personnel for any ferrous metal implants or other objects.
• Selects appropriate pulse sequences from monitoring console for scan procedures.
• Records all pulse sequences implemented for exam.
• Recommends changes in protocol or additional instructions to provide additional diagnostic information.
• Evaluates results of scanning procedure for quality of results and completeness. Manipulates images through use of console keyboard and mouse to display to physician.
• Recognizes problems and rectifies with respect to selection made of operation.
• Sends images to PACS system, evaluates exam for completeness, and verifies exam in timely manner. Develops a working knowledge of all PACS capabilities.
• Responds to patients physical and psychological needs. Informs a patient of delays. Explains all procedures in a clear and concise manner without causing unnecessary anxiety. Listens to and answers patients questions with patience and courtesy. Observes patients conditions and reports any changes to nurse or physician.
• Starts an intravenous line on patients requiring IV contrast for the MRI examination with consideration to patients pain tolerance, anxieties and fears. Monitors patient for contrast reactions and reports any problems promptly to a radiologist, the code team, or both, as indicated.
• Learns the processes necessary to maintain accurate and complete records relative to procedure performed. Maintains statistics relative to MRI scanning as required by the Department of Public Health. Edits computer entries for correctness of description, reason for exam, and charges for billing in hospital computer system.
• Participates in teaching program of technical students (MRI) and other technologists or radiologists as needed. Assists in clinical evaluation of students and MRI Tech Is.
• Participates in continued educational activities both during and outside of normal working hours.