● Obtains quality MRI images of patients. Demonstrates competence in following established scanning protocols and exercises the ability to adjust protocols as required.

● Complies with MRI safety guidelines for patient and self, utilizes protective equipment when appropriate. Operates MRI scanners safely and competently. Ensures patient safety by screening for contraindications such as, but not limited to, cardiac pacemakers, sheet metal fragments, shrapnel, jewelry, wallet, metal prosthesis, etc.

● Demonstrates the ability to perform all necessary computer operations (i.e. Meditech and PACS).
●Ensure proper charges are entered and referring physician's orders are verified.

● Renders patient care in a professional and courteous manner.

● Prepares examination rooms for MRI procedures. Monitors inventory of supplies during room rotation and maintains room cleanliness and neat appearance.

● Proficient in obtaining IV access and administering contrast agents.

● Reviews each exam for technical accuracy (i.e. technical quality, anatomical positioning, annotation, etc.) and completes the verification process in PACS.

● Assists PACS Administrator and MRI Supervisor with PACS clean up. ie: unarchived images, unspecified, etc.

● Completes and maintains educational requirements.

● Maintains strict confidentiality regarding employees and patient information according to Policy and Procedure

Facility: CJW MEDICAL -JOHNSTON-WILLIS CAMPUS VA

SHIFTS

3 12’s overnight weekend: Fri, Sat, Sun(7p-7a) no call

3 12’s weekend day: Fri, Sat, Sun (7a-7p) no call

Evenings weekday: Mon - Fri (3-11) yes call

SIGN ON: Up to $15K available to qualified applicants

SALARY: Min $30.64(0yr) - Mid $36.77(5yr) - Max $39.90(10+ yrs)

DIFFERENTIALS:

Night: $3.50

Weekend Days: $2.50

Weekend Evenings: $1.50

Weekend Nights: $2.00

Evenings: $3.00

RELO: Yes – Case by Case Basis

Required: Graduate of AMA-approved School of Radiologic Technology. Responsible for continuing education credits as mandated by the ARRT for licensure.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance

Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) within six months of hire (required)

ARRT- MRI Technologist OR ARMRIT within six months of hire (required)

Current CPR certification (required)

Preferred: Minimum of one year as a certified MRI technologist.