Acute Care MRI Technologist

1w1 week ago

Stormont Vail Health

Topeka, US · Full-time · $60,000 – $85,000

About this role

Operates MRI equipment and performs MRI procedures in a hospital setting. Handles high acuity ICU, ED, Stroke and Trauma patients by preparing and positioning them for diagnostic imaging. Assists radiologist in examinations and procedures as needed.

Prepares patients with pacemakers for MRI exams, including placing them in SafeScan mode for safety. Assists Anesthesiologist on sedated patients by setting up anesthesia machine and monitors. Maintains knowledge of MRI Compatible IV pumps to transfer meds before scan room entry.

Measures and administers contrast media, processes images for quality control, and prepares them for radiologist review. Performs routine maintenance, diagnoses malfunctions, and completes records and logs. Position is patient facing and fully on-site with no remote capability.

Explains procedures to reduce patient anxieties and adjusts immobilization devices for optimum views. Complies with all Stormont Vail Health policies, standards, and mandatory training. Performs other duties as assigned in this non-supervisory role.

Requirements

Radiography - ARRT Required
Basic Life Support - BLS Required within 90 days of hire
Magnetic Resonance Imaging - MRI - ARRT Preferred
1 year MRI experience Preferred
Ability to balance, carry, climb, crawl, crouch, drive, and kneel occasionally or rarely
Frequent eye/hand/foot coordination, grasping, handling, and feeling
Occasional hearing

Responsibilities

Perform MRI procedures by preparing and positioning patient for diagnostic imaging procedures including high acuity ICU, ED, Stroke and Trauma patients
Assist radiologist in examinations and procedures as needed
Prepare patients with pacemakers for MRI exams including assisting with placing the patient in SafeScan mode for patient safety
Assist Anesthesiologist when performing MRI exams on sedated patients by setting up anesthesia machine and monitors
Maintain knowledge of MRI Compatible IV pumps to transfer meds prior to moving patient into scan room
Measure and administer contrast media
Process images and review for proper identification and quality control
Perform routine maintenance, diagnose malfunctions, and make minor repairs on radiologic equipment