MRI Technologist, Martha's Vineyard Hospital

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Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

This position is for Martha's Vineyard Hospital and is offering a $10,000.00 sign on bonus.

We're offering a generous sign-on bonus of $10,000.00 to welcome you to our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we're eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our interview process.

• Insure the safety of MRI patients and others in the MRI environment.
• Interview patients using the MRI screening form as your guideline.
• Follow up on potential contraindications using , Hospital Records, Primary Care Records, Medical Manufacturers Websites and other resources.
• Inform the patient of the procedure which they are about to experience and address any questions or concerns they may have.
• Assist patients to the MRI suite and into position for the MRI exam.
• Set up and take down MRI equipment and clean all patient contact surfaces between each case.
• Be CPR certified by the American Heart Association and be able to assist in the event of a medical or other emergency.
• Respect the confidentiality of patient information.
• Assist in patient scheduling and related clerical tasks as needed.
• Perform MRI examinations in accordance with MGH protocols and procedures.
• Make technical and medical decisions appropriate to patient needs and exam quality.
• Communicate with referring physicians and MGH radiologists to insure the exam protocol is appropriate.
• Adjust technical factors to produce the best quality achievable imaging.
• Follow MGH Magnavist dosing guidelines.
• Observe Universal Precautions and Sterile Technique when administering contrast.
• Make every attempt to reassure and comfort claustrophobic patients.
• Promote the MVH MRI program through quality patient care and positive technologist-patient relationships.
• Obtain medical histories, access patient medical information and release relevant information to technologists, radiologists and other involved medical personnel.
• Assess patients and make decisions relative to contrast reactions and other medical emergencies.
• Discontinue or cancel exams when patient safety or ability to cooperate is at issue.
• Maintain a safe and secure MRI environment.
• Research medical implants and other potential contraindications.
• Informs and prepares patient for the examination with sensitivity to the patient’s physical limitations, language barriers, cultural identity or any other factors that might impact upon the MRI exam.
• Communicate patient information effectively to patient coordinator.
• Address patient concerns and helps to reassure patients who are claustrophobic or otherwise anxious about the MRI procedure.
• Sets up and takes down the MRI coils, cushions, and linens.
• Sanitizes patient contact surfaces between each case.
• Assists in patient positioning and transfer of physically limited patients.
• Assumes scheduling and other clerical functions as needed.
• Participates in hiring and training of technical and clerical staff.
• Make technical scanner adjustments based on MRI knowledge and generally accepted techniques.
• Make appropriate technical and physical adjustments to accommodate patient needs including age related needs.
• Communicates with all clients effectively including referring physicians, radiologists, patients, and their families, MVH nursing staff, and radiology staff.
• Troubleshoots technical problems, works with GE support to resolve technical problems.
• Enters, edits, and completes exams in Meditech, sends images to MGH, and works with MGH help desk and MGH teleradiology department.
• Maintains a safe and clean MRI unit.
• Familiar with emergency codes and procedures.
• Can operate wall oxygen/suction.
• Can locate MRI safe blood pressure cuff and stethoscope.