MRI Technologist
York, Maine
York Hospital

MRI Tech

Location: York, Maine Employment type: Travel Contract length: 13 weeks Hours: 36 per week Department: Imaging Status: Non-exempt

Schedule

• 3 day shifts per week: Sunday, Wednesday, and Saturday
• 6:30 am to 7:00 pm
• Variable shift may be required due to census

Required Qualifications

• MRI Technologist with 2 years of experience
• MRI Technologist experience within the last year
• ARRT registered or other qualified licensing from an MRI program
• Associate degree or certificate from a two-year college, university, or certificate-based program

Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of medical imaging exams
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Ability to learn additional tasks and programs as needed
• Effective communication, teamwork, multitasking, flexibility, and professionalism

Responsibilities

• Performs MRI procedures, including using and building protocols
• Screens patients for contraindications and follows ACR and facility safety protocols
• Interviews and educates patients on MRI procedures and answers their questions
• Ensures patient and staff safety, including removing hazardous metal objects and monitoring patients at all times
• Operates related equipment, maintains a clean environment, reports equipment status, and helps monitor inventory
• Provides care appropriate to patient age and condition, including geriatric, pediatric, and general populations
• Performs tasks in other departments, including CT and X-ray, as needed

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, pushing, pulling, reaching, lifting, and some repetitive motions
• Exposure to radiation
• Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities

Additional Information

• Electronic medical record training is provided; prior EMR experience is not required.