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**Title:** MRI Technologist

**Pay:** $30-40/hr- based on experience level

A. Basic Purpose and Objective

To perform high-quality MRI exams in compliance with company policies, MRI departmental procedures, and regulatory requirements while ensuring patient safety and comfort.

B. Essential Job Duties

1. Exam Preparation & Patient Care (55%)

+ Review protocol, exam orders, prior reports, and patient history to determine appropriate exam.

+ Obtain patient consent, review safety screening forms, and administer sedation and/or oral/IV contrast as required.

+ Prepare coils, linens, and exam room; ensure MRI safety standards are followed.

+ Research medical implants, devices, or foreign bodies as needed; document findings in RIS.

+ Obtain outside films, reports, or surgical notes for comparison when necessary.

+ Enter patient demographics and exam details accurately into MRI systems.

2. Exam Performance & Image Quality (25%)

+ Position patients, select appropriate coils, and administer contrast when required.

+ Provide clear communication and reassurance to patients before, during, and after exams.

+ Ensure adherence to ACR and XRANM imaging protocols, verifying anatomical coverage and image quality.

+ Document all technical notes in RIS and escalate concerns to the Manager, Technical Director, or Radiologist.

+ Train new technologists and assistants as needed.

3. Quality Assurance & Accreditation (5%)

+ Perform weekly ACR QA; report variances to Field Engineer for immediate resolution.

+ Assist with annual system performance checks and accreditation requirements.

4. Image Management (5%)

+ Send images to PACS and confirm proper formatting and accessibility.

+ Coordinate CD or film distribution as required by physician courier lists.

5. Operational Support (10%)

+ Maintain exam room cleanliness and supply levels, including contrast inventory.

+ Monitor MRI equipment and escalate technical issues to appropriate staff.

+ Communicate with physicians, peers, and vendors to ensure workflow efficiency.

+ Provide coverage at other facilities or extend shifts for add-on patients as needed.

C. Prerequisites

Education, Experience, and Licensure

+ Licensed MRI Technologist in the State of NM.

+ Certified through ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT.

+ New hires not certified in MRI must pass the registry exam within one year of hire.

+ CPR certification required.

+ IV certification required.

+ Proficiency in Windows operating systems.

+ Bona Fide Occupational Qualification: Candidates cannot have certain non-removable implants.

D. Essential Functions

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

+ Strong working knowledge of anatomy and physiology, particularly cross-sectional anatomy.

+ Proficiency in MRI system operations, image acquisition, and RIS software.

+ Ability to identify and escalate abnormal findings to the Radiologist.

+ Strong patient care skills, including communication and reassurance.

+ Ability to multitask in a high-volume, fast-paced medical environment.

+ Adherence to HIPAA and patient privacy standards.

Physical & Mental Effort

+ Ability to lift and move patients (minimum 20 lbs).

+ Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and position patients throughout the shift.

+ Must work efficiently under stress and maintain focus with frequent interruptions.

+ Overtime and weekend availability as required.

Working Conditions

+ Must comply with MRI safety and dress requirements.

+ Possible exposure to cramped working spaces and extended standing periods.

Human Relations

+ **Internal:** Daily collaboration with physicians, radiologists, and office personnel.

+ **External:** Regular interaction with patients, referring providers, imaging centers, hospitals, vendors, and engineers.

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria

**Pay Details:** $30.00 to $40.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

+ The California Fair Chance Act

+ Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

+ Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

+ San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

**Massachusetts Candidates Only:** It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.