MRI Technologist

Eligible for up to $20,000 Sign On Bonus

Summary: Under the general supervision of the Lead MRI Technologist, operates a magnetic resonance imaging unit and related equipment to produce images of designated anatomical areas. Collects and completes records on patient data and equipment operation. Provides assistance to patients and radiologists. Solves minor equipment problems. Performs calibration tests and quality control functions on equipment and notifies services personnel as required.

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide everyday actions with patients, customers, and one another.

In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done.

• Instill Trust and Value Differences
• Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

• Demonstrates understanding of hospital mission, vision, values, job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment plan.
• Committed to meeting and exceeding customer needs and adhering to customer service standards.
• Complies with department and hospital policies and procedures, reviews policies, employee handbook, and completes mandatory education (hospital‑wide, department‑specific, job‑specific).
• Participates in departmental and quality improvement activities.
• Performs daily QA/Reboot system in AM; shuts down system in PM.
• Selects proper technical factors on individual patient basis, reflecting age‑specific needs.
• Screens all patients and visitors prior to entry into MRI scan room for contraindicated items.
• Appraises physical condition of patients to determine ability to withstand procedure.
• Communicates nature and type of examination, obtains informed consent.
• Records and maintains patient history.
• Positions patients for imaging, protects and immobilizes patient per safety standards.
• Utilizes technical equipment including PACS, RIS, film printer, power injection, and teleradiology systems.
• Performs complex imaging of cross‑sectional, sagittal, coronal, and oblique MRI.
• Prepares copies of MRI scans when appropriate and affixes labels to outgoing film folders.
• Troubleshoots equipment problems, notifies lead technician if system does not respond to reboot procedures.
• Participates in clinical instruction and supervision of radiological students.
• Makes thorough knowledge of MRI field, patient care procedures such as sterile techniques and infection control.
• May carry out general X‑ray tech duties if licensed as a Radiologic Tech.

• Registered Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) preferred.
• MRI (ARRT MR) Certification required within 6 months of hire.
• Must hold a current CPR certification from AHA, BLS for Healthcare Providers.
• Previous MRI scanning experience preferred.
• Must be able to sit 1 or more hours, stand/squat 1‑3 hours, walk 1‑3 hours, and lift 10‑35 lbs with good body mechanics.
• Moderate twisting and frequent bending required.
• Must be able to use both hands and wrists with frequent fine motor movement and moderate repetition.
• Near vision must be accurate at 20/20, far vision 20/40, depth perception accurate with minimal color discrimination.
• Must hear whisper at three feet.

Pay Range: $38.78‑$64.00

EEO Statement: Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location: Newport Hospital - 11 Friendship Street Newport, Rhode Island 02840

Work Type: 7a - 7:30pm, rotating weekends and call

Work Shift: Variable

Daily

Hours:

12 hours

Driving

Required:

No