Radiographer-MRI Nights

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The salary range for this position is $38.31 - $55.56 per hour. Placement within the salary range depends on relevant work experience, internal equity, and, for union positions, collective bargaining agreement rules.

We offer a wide range of benefits that help improve your physical, emotional, and financial well‑being. Visit our Benefits section to learn more.

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• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part‑time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment (part‑time $5,000)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year (part‑time $500)
• $250 Well‑Being Fund per year (part‑time $125)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual employee salary increase and incentive bonus
• Paid time off and holiday pay

Radiographer MRI reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and accreditation standards.

• Performs MRI procedures according to set protocols established by radiologists
• Evaluates the request for procedures and assesses the patient to determine the appropriate procedure protocol and method of application
• Appropriately employs imaging systems, accessory devices, and patient positioning techniques to generate quality images
• Cares for the patient throughout the procedure according to department and hospital standards of patient care, age‑specific sensitivities, and “patients first” guidelines
• Participates in lifting and transporting patients to and from imaging devices
• Evaluates the resultant images in comparison with industry standards and takes corrective action if needed. Refers to appropriate reference materials for clarification when needed
• Provides patient education in the form of written material and/or verbal explanation prior to, during and subsequent to the procedure in order to reduce the patient’s anxiety and enhance his comfort zone with and tolerance of the procedure
• Performs imaging procedures in accordance with safe practice guidelines for MRI
• Performs preliminary interpretation by applying independent judgment, subsequently customizing the procedure accordingly. Uses this knowledge to expedite intervention by the radiologist, if necessary
• Notifies physicians as required of changes in the condition of the patients or regarding unique imaging characteristics
• Maintains level of flexibility to accommodate daily schedule and high level of productivity
• In collaboration with the Resource Coordinators and Technical Coordinator, learns and becomes proficient in new procedures and new levels of software as they become available
• Documents imaging procedures manually and/or electronically to insure correct charging, and patient and film file tracking
• Sends acquired images to PACS system correctly, using the appropriate accession numbers for future retrieval by medical staff
• Monitors stock of supplies in imaging rooms to assure their regular availability by timely reordering, rotation of dated items, and by maintenance of a clean and orderly environment
• Reports incidences of equipment failure, irregularities in equipment performance, and equipment in disrepair to supervisory and technical coordinator as soon as possible
• Distributes Radiology outpatient surveys to all patients for self‑evaluation purposes and to enhance the Best Patient Experience. Provides imaging services of optimum quality with optimum productivity and customer service

Required:

• Graduation from an accredited Radiologic Technology program or accredited MRI program – Diploma/Certificate of completion
• ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT certification or certification eligible. Must receive certification within 1 year of start date
• CPR Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA)
• Excellent interpersonal verbal…