MRI Technologist

About the Role

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist - High Point Medical Center is seeking an MRI Technologist to join their team. This is a Full Time, Nights position with benefits eligibility.

Position Highlights

• Sign-On Bonus: $15,000 (eligibility requirements apply); $10,000 for New Graduates.
• Location: High Point Medical Center, High Point, NC
• Shift Schedule: Full Time, Nights
• Pay Range: $35.50 - $53.25 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Examine and verify patient orders, referring and questioning orders to the Radiologist before performing exams.
• Contact ordering providers for discrepancies in orders.
• Properly identify patients using two identifiers and explain procedures.
• Prepare patients for procedures with a full explanation and document on appropriate worksheets.
• Interview patients for complete medical history and review EMRs for pertinent clinical history.
• Record medical history on requisitions and correlate other test results with the exam.
• Assume responsibility for the exam from beginning to completion of dictated results.
• Prepare and administer IV contrast according to departmental protocols, recording contrast type and amount.
• Evaluate the technical quality of images and consult with a Radiologist if needed.
• Recognize abnormal anatomy and process additional, reconstructed images, or measurements as instructed.
• Perform basic patient care functions and inform nursing personnel of patient condition changes.
• Initiate life support measures and assist in "code blue" procedures during medical emergencies.
• Perform MRI scanning and assist Physicians/PA during invasive procedures.
• Practice proper sterile technique in the preparation of supplies.
• Perform invasive procedures in accordance with bloodborne pathogens, isolation, and infection control policies.
• Obtain medication or contrast material as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner.
• Practice principles of radiation safety for self, employees, patients, and family members.
• Report malfunctioning equipment to department leadership and clinical engineering.
• Maintain knowledge and skills to work safely in environments with potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens and infectious disease.
• Adhere to hospital fire and safety procedures, attend in-service classes, and complete safety modules.
• Operate the radiology computer system, including entering orders and charging procedures/supplies.
• Document contrast administration in the MAR.
• Maintain assigned work area in a neat and orderly fashion, keeping it stocked and clean.
• Assist other medical personnel when performing exams or services in conjunction with an MRI scan.
• Maintain knowledge of all MRI safety requirements for staff and patients around magnetic fields.
• Operate MRI Scanners and associated equipment with a high level of proficiency, including scanner, post-processing stations/programs, IV contrast injectors, O2 and suction equipment, patient transport, and patient monitoring equipment.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Graduate of an institution accredited by an agency that ARRT recognizes in Radiologic or Nuclear Medicine Technology.
• Active enrollment in an MRI ARRT registry eligible or ARMRIT program required.
• MRI registry must be obtained within 1 year of hire.
• BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development.
• Demonstrates skills and competency appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served.