MRI Tech II

Lahey Hospital and Medical Center

Boston, MA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$49–$72.81 Per Hour
SKILLS
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Analysis Skills, Apple, Basic Life Support (BLS), Certificate I, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Trial, Communication Skills, Computed Tomography (CAT Scan), Computer Systems, Customer Support/Service, English Language, Establish Priorities, Fast Food, Google Maps, Healthcare, Hospital Systems, Injections, Keyboards, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Medical Billing, Medical Imaging, Nuclear Medicine, Nursing, Outpatient Care, Patient Care, Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS), Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Psychology, Public Health, Radiology, Staff Training, Statistics, Systems Analysis, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Ultrasound, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Boston, MA
POSTED
30+ days ago

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MRI Tech II Save Boston, MA • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center • Full-time • Rotating Share job: Copied! Apply now Copy link

When you join the growing BILH team, youre not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.

$10,000 Sign On Bonus Offered!!

Important Details: • Current and Former BILH candidates - restrictions apply. • Please note, sign on bonuses are subject to change based on the organization's hiring needs and will be determined by Talent Acquisition on an ongoing basis. BILH/BIDMC Talent Acquisition reserves the right to change sign on bonus eligible jobs and amounts at any time. FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE! Any days and combination of hours (must include a Saturday or Sunday).

The Department of Radiology provides care and services to patients across the lifespan continuum. These patients receive a wide range of highly technical imaging from several modalities, inpatient and outpatients imaging in Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, MRI, CAT SCAN, Breast Imaging, Interventional/Angiography, Vascular Lab and General Diagnostic.

MRI Department in Radiology has 7 MRI scanners in 4 locations and performs 34,000 exams per year.

Job Description:

Job Summary: Reporting to the MRI Technical Director, performs all MRI imaging exams and procedures in accordance with BIDMC policy and procedures and the ARRT scope of practice. Performs MRI screening for all patients, IV insertions and contrast injections, patient preparation and explanation of exams, MRI imaging and ensuring imaging is complete.

Essential Responsibilities: • Prepares and positions patients for MRI of various parts of the body. Positioning includes setting up equipment (coils, monitoring devices, etc.) and patient in relation to each other to provide best demonstration of body part under study. • Screens patients and personnel for any ferrous metal implants or other objects. • Selects appropriate pulse sequences from monitoring console for scan procedures. • Records all pulse sequences implemented for exam. • Recommends changes in protocol or additional instructions to provide additional diagnostic information. • Evaluates results of scanning procedure for quality of results and completeness. • Manipulates images through use of console keyboard and mouse to display to physician. • Recognizes problems and rectifies with respect to selection made of operation. • Sends images to PACS system, evaluates exam for completeness, and verifies exam in timely manner. • Develops a working knowledge of all PACS capabilities. • Responds to patients physical and psychological needs. • Informs a patient of delays. • Explains all procedures in a clear and concise manner without causing unnecessary anxiety. • Listens to and answers patients questions with patience and courtesy. • Observes patients conditions and reports any changes to nurse or physician. • Starts an intravenous line on patients requiring IV contrast for the MRI examination with consideration to patients pain tolerance, anxieties and fears. • Monitors patient for contrast reactions and reports any problems promptly to a radiologist, the code team, or both, as indicated. • Learns the processes necessary to maintain accurate and complete records relative to procedure performed. • Maintains statistics relative to MRI scanning as required by the Department of Public Health. • Edits computer entries for correctness of description, reason for exam, and charges for billing in hospital computer system. • Participates in teaching program of technical students (MRI) and other technologists or radiologists as needed. • Assists in clinical evaluation of students and MRI Tech Is. • Participates in continued educational activities both during and outside of normal working hours

Required Qualifications: • Associates degree in radiological technology or allied health or JRCERT accreditation required. • Bachelors degree preferred. • License American Registry of Rad Tech required., and Certificate 1 Basic Life Support required., or ARMRIT or CAMRT registered as an MR Technologist required. • 0-1 years related work experience required. • New hires will have 30 days to provide BLS certification. • Certification has to be with the American Heart Association (AHA). • New hires must be ARRT or ARMRIT or CAMRT registered by start date. • Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

Competencies: • Decision Making: Ability to make decisions that are guided by general instructions and practices requiring some interpretation. May make recommendations for solving problems of moderate complexity and importance. • Problem Solving: Ability to address problems that are varied, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation using direct observation, knowledge and skills based on general precedents. • Independence of Action: Ability to follow precedents and procedures. May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines. Seeks assistance when confronted with difficult and/or unpredictable situations. • Work progress is monitored by supervisor/manager. • Written Communications: Ability to summarize and communicate in English moderately complex information in varied written formats to internal and external customers. • Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and communicate complex verbal information in English to medical center staff, patients, families and external customers. • Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of concepts, practices and policies with the ability to use them in complex varied situations. • Team Work: Ability to act as a team leader for small projects or work groups, creating a collaborative and respectful team environment and improving workflows. • Results may impact the operations of one or more departments. • Customer Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service and staff training to meet customer service standards and expectations for the assigned unit(s). • Resolves service issues in the assigned unit(s) in a timely and respectful manner.

Age based Competencies: Employees in this job must be competent to provide patient care to the following age groups: • Young adult: 16-30 years • Middle Age: 30 - 60 years • Elderly: 60 -

Physical Nature of the Job: Very Heavy work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or 50 pounds of force continually. Employee is physically active in all elements of the job.

Pay Range: $49.00 - $72.81

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Job details Employment: Full-time Hours/Week: 40 Shift: Rotating Category: Diagnostic Imaging Pay Range: $49.00 - $72.81 FLSA: Non-Exempt Req ID: JR92226 330 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA, 02215 Get directions Get Directions Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center 330 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215 Start Mode Car Transit Bike Walk Transit Bus Subway Train Tram Rail Default Fewer transfers Less walking Avoid Tolls Highways Ferries G Google Maps Apple Maps Waze Apple Maps doesn't support Bike mode; we'll open Driving.

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