MRI Tech

Position Summary

Operates a magnetic resonance scanner to obtain images used by physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of pathologies.

• Prepares and positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately to produce cross‑sectional images of the body.
• Performs patient pre‑screening, scheduling, and education related to the examination.
• Enters and monitors patient data, transfers images from disk to magnetic media to produce the transparency, and develops film in an automatic processor.
• Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
• Performs MRI procedures utilizing a variety of frequencies, planes and techniques.
• Collects pertinent patient history and documents on requisition.
• Completes pre‑MRI screening questionnaire to assess suitability for magnetic environment.
• Starts intravenous access as needed and performs intravenous injections using proper technique.
• Maintains proper oxygen therapy on patients who require oxygen and adjusts rate of O2 flow with mask/nasal cannula according to written physician orders.
• Promotes MR safety through education of personnel and physicians and monitors environment for potential hazards.

• Certification
  
  Required:
  
  ARRT‑MR, or obtain MR certification within 2 years of hire/transfer date.
• Certification
  
  Required:
  
  Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association.
• Education Required:
  
  Graduate of an accredited radiology or accredited MRI program.
• Work Experience
  
  Required:
  
  None. Preferred:
  One (1) year experience as a MR Technologist.

Travel stipend of $60 per day for travel more than 60 miles one way to Holy Cross.

Up to $10,000 bonus based on eligibility.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.