- Perform routine and specialized MRI examinations
- Adapt procedures to obtain specific diagnostic or therapeutic results under the direction of a radiologist
- Prepare patients for examinations
- Perform MRI procedures according to Medical Imaging guidelines, policies, procedures, and standards
- Evaluate finished images for accurate identification and appropriate image quality
- Ensure patient comfort and safety during procedures
- Maintain knowledge of high-field and low-field magnet equipment
- Operate MRI equipment hardware and software and perform reasonable troubleshooting
- Check equipment safety and report problems through appropriate channels
- Perform MRI/Medical Imaging Department support functions
- Prepare images and paperwork for timely exam turnaround
- Transport patients to and from the department as required
- Enter patient information accurately into the HIS system
- Coordinate patient flow
- Monitor people entering MRI zones 3 and 4 to ensure a safe environment
- Address patient moving and handling issues and use lift equipment appropriately
- Train fellow technologists and students
- Assist the Lead Technologist in teaching MRI procedures to coworkers and students
Requirements
- Certificate of Completion in Radiologic Technology
- Associate's Degree in a related field
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days from the American Heart Association (AHA)
- Certified MRI Technologist within 1 year from the American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT)
- Registered in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) within 1 year from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- Competency in MRI procedures
- Knowledge of high-field and low-field MRI magnets
- Technical knowledge of MRI equipment hardware and software
- Reasonable troubleshooting skills
- Knowledge of MRI magnet-strength terminology and jargon
- Ability to obtain adequate lab specimens for testing
- Ability to enter patient information accurately into the HIS system
- Ability to promote patient and staff safety through appropriate use of lift equipment
- Ability to work the weekend schedule: two 12-hour shifts Saturday/Sunday and one 12-hour shift during the week, 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Weekend work required
- Holidays that fall on weekends required
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in performing MRI examinations and adapting procedures to achieve specific diagnostic results while ensuring patient comfort and safety. Proficient in operating MRI equipment, troubleshooting, and maintaining compliance with Medical Imaging guidelines.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- Certified MRI Technologist
- Competency In MRI Procedures
- Technical Knowledge Of MRI Equipment
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Knowledge Of High-Field And Low-Field MRI Magnets
ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills
- MRI Procedures
- Troubleshooting Skills
- Patient Information Entry
- MRI Equipment Operation
- Image Evaluation
- Lab Specimen Collection
- Patient Flow Coordination
- Safety Monitoring
- Lift Equipment Usage
- MRI Magnet-Strength Terminology
Soft Skills
- Patient Comfort Assurance
- Team Training
- Communication Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
- Certificate Of Completion In Radiologic Technology
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Certified MRI Technologist
- Registered In Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR)
Industry Keywords
- Medical Imaging Guidelines
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Patient Safety
- Radiologic Technology
Tools & Technologies
- MRI Equipment Hardware
- MRI Software
- HIS System