MRI Technologist

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Company: Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center

Location: Charlotte, NC 28269

Description:

Details

Client Name
Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center
Job Type
Travel
Offering
Allied
Profession
Radiology
Specialty
MRI Tech
Job ID
30813185
Job Title
MRI Technologist
Weekly Pay
$2997.0

Shift Details

Shift
D/E/N Rotating - 10x4 - 07,19
Scheduled Hours
40

Job Order Details

Start Date
03/17/2025
End Date
06/14/2025
Duration
13 Week(s)

Job Description
Job Title: MRI Technologist

Job Specialty: MRI

Job Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Night Shift, Monday - Thursday, 7:00 pm - 5:30 am

Guaranteed Hours: 40.00

Experience: Minimum years of experience required

License: Graduate of an accredited two-year AMA-approved program in Radiologic or Nuclear Medicine Technology or active enrollment in an ARMRIT or ARRT registry eligible program required.

Certifications: ARRT certification in Radiologic Technology, ARRT or NMTCB for Nuclear Medicine with advanced registry from the ARMRIT or ARRT in MRI required within one year of hire; CPR certification required.

Must-Have: Scan a wide variety of in-patient and emergency department patients, mostly adults with occasional pediatric patients from the emergency department. Help maintain a safe MRI environment.

Job Description:

- Perform procedures following departmental protocols and standards with a high level of proficiency in operating MRI scanners and associated equipment.
- Examine requests and verify orders for each assigned patient; consult with the Radiologist for discrepancies and contact the ordering provider when needed.
- Properly identify patients using two patient identifiers and assist them, providing a brief explanation of the procedures.
- Prepare patients for procedures with full explanations and document on appropriate worksheets.
- Interview patients for a complete medical history and review various medical records to obtain pertinent clinical history.
- Correlate other test results and laboratory data with the exam being performed.
- Assume responsibility for the exam from start to completion of dictated results.
- Prepare and administer IV contrast per departmental protocols and record contrast type and amount as requested.
- Evaluate the technical quality of images and consult with a Radiologist if needed; recognize abnormal anatomy and process additional/reconstructed images and/or measurements as instructed.
- Perform basic patient care functions and inform appropriate nursing personnel of any changes in the patient's condition.
- Initiate life support measures for patients when necessary and assist in code blue procedures during medical emergencies.
- Perform MRI scanning and assist physicians/physician assistants during invasive procedures using proper sterile techniques.
- Practice principles of radiation safety for self, employees, patients, and family members; adhere to radiation safety standards.
- Report malfunctioning equipment to the department supervisor and clinical engineering/radiology engineer.
- Maintain knowledge and skills necessary to work safely in environments that pose exposure to bloodborne pathogens and infectious diseases.
- Follow hospital fire and safety procedures, attend all in-service classes, and complete all required safety modules.
- Operate the radiology computer system to enter orders and charge for procedures/supplies and document contrast administration in the Medical Administration Record (MAR).
- Keep assigned work areas neat, orderly, and completely stocked, promoting cleanliness in the workplace.
- Assist other medical personnel, such as anesthesia staff, when performing exams or services in conjunction with an MRI scan.
- Maintain knowledge of all MRI safety requirements for staff and patients in and around magnetic fields.

Client Details

Address
1000 Blythe Blvd
City
Charlotte
State
NC
Zip Code
28203

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