MR Technologist

OFFERING A $7500 SIGN ON BONUS AND##SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL# GENERAL SUMMARY Under the direction of the Director of Diagnostic Imaging, the Specialty Imaging Technologist performs procedures requiring advanced technical skills and designated advanced imaging procedures (MRI). Displays a high understanding of complicated requests from internal and external providers. Ability to work in many different areas providing coverage for Outpatients, Inpatients and the Emergency Department. FUNCTIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Operates imaging equipment while performing specialty (MRI) procedures Demonstrates knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy. Reviews medical record/referral order for patient history and pertinent clinical information. Transfers patient#s to imaging table, explains procedures and positions according to imaging protocols. Monitor patients# well-being during exams; recognizes patient discomfort or medical problems and takes appropriate action. Uses proper positioning techniques. Guide patients through the sometimes difficult process by kindly talking them through the steps and answering their questions and concerns regarding the exam process: pre-exam processing, performing the exam, and post-exam documentation. Keeps patient schedule and attempts to accommodate add-on patients when requested. Communicates delays or changes in the schedule to the appropriate person(s). Demonstrates good judgment when correlating patient history and scanning protocols. Knows when to divert from routine images and/or when to enlist assistance from radiologist to achieve high quality diagnostic images. Adheres to safety guidelines and patient safety screening for MRI patients (as applicable) Follows all safety procedures including appropriate use of PPE. Maintains cleanliness of all rooms and imaging equipment per hospital policy and manufacturer recommendations. Utilizes applicable aspects of the Radiology Information System. Performs other duties as required or assigned. Contributes to Radiology Students learning, growth, and advancement by sharing knowledge through hands on learning, constructive feedback and mentoring. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations. Enhances hospital and departmental reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. Serves and protects the hospital community by ensuring adherence to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures in addition to federal, state, and local requirements. POSITION REQUIREMENTS# Knowledge / Skills / Abilities # Experience # Education # Associates Degree # Radiologic Technology or equivalent Registered with the ARRT (MRI) Certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support. Licensed by the Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy in the State of New Hampshire.* OFFERING A $7500 SIGN ON BONUS AND SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL* GENERAL SUMMARY* Under the direction of the Director of Diagnostic Imaging, the Specialty Imaging Technologist performs procedures requiring advanced technical skills and designated advanced imaging procedures (MRI). Displays a high understanding of complicated requests from internal and external providers. Ability to work in many different areas providing coverage for Outpatients, Inpatients and the Emergency Department.* FUNCTIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*

Operates imaging equipment while performing specialty (MRI) procedures * Demonstrates knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy. * Reviews medical record/referral order for patient history and pertinent clinical information. * Transfers patient's to imaging table, explains procedures and positions according to imaging protocols. * Monitor patients' well-being during exams; recognizes patient discomfort or medical problems and takes appropriate action. Uses proper positioning techniques. * Guide patients through the sometimes difficult process by kindly talking them through the steps and answering their questions and concerns regarding the exam process: pre-exam processing, performing the exam, and post-exam documentation. * Keeps patient schedule and attempts to accommodate add-on patients when requested. Communicates delays or changes in the schedule to the appropriate person(s). * Demonstrates good judgment when correlating patient history and scanning protocols. Knows when to divert from routine images and/or when to enlist assistance from radiologist to achieve high quality diagnostic images. * Adheres to safety guidelines and patient safety screening for MRI patients (as applicable)* Follows all safety procedures including appropriate use of PPE. * Maintains cleanliness of all rooms and imaging equipment per hospital policy and manufacturer recommendations. * Utilizes applicable aspects of the Radiology Information System. * Performs other duties as required or assigned. * Contributes to Radiology Students learning, growth, and advancement by sharing knowledge through hands on learning, constructive feedback and mentoring. * Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations. * Enhances hospital and departmental reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. * Serves and protects the hospital community by ensuring adherence to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures in addition to federal, state, and local requirements.* POSITION REQUIREMENTS* Knowledge / Skills / Abilities * Experience * Education*

Associates Degree - Radiologic Technology or equivalent * Registered with the ARRT (MRI)* Certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support. * Licensed by the Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy in the State of New Hampshire.