MRI Technologist

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs MRI studies under the direction of a radiologist and oversight of a senior MRI Technologist.
• This individual interacts with imaging staff, nursing, physicians, patients and visitors.
• Acts as a resource person for MRI technical, and other issues, and demonstrates competence according to specific guidelines and prescribed protocols.
• Operates MRI and related equipment, prepares scan room -equipment, supplies and medications.
• This individual also maintains images and archives associated with patient data.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education:

• Graduate of an JCERT approved two-year radiologic technology program.
• Successful completion of a cross-sectional anatomy class.
• Preferred Education:
• Two or four year college degree in radiologic technology, healthcare, business or other related degree.

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• ARRT registered.
• Advanced certification through ARRT in ARRT-MR is required within 18 months of hire.
• For those sites requiring advanced certification in MRI/CT, MR must be achieved within the first 18 months; CT certification must be achieved within 30 months of hire date.
• BLS certified within 90 days of hire date.

Preferred Certifications & Licensure:

• State of WI license in Radiologic Technology if incumbent performs CT, general radiography, or any other imaging using ionizing radiation; if practice is limited to MRI and/or Ultrasound, no state license is required.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Ability and demonstrated competence in IV insertion and contrast injection.
• Ability to assimilate new procedures into work routine is required.