Overview Join our team as a rotating shift, PRN, MRI Unit-A MRI Technician in Montclair, NJ.
Why Join Us? Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better - Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
- Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team: - Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center is an 820,000-square-foot facility that offers the latest medical programs, cutting-edge technology, and patient-focused care that includes 365 beds, 1,200+ employees, and a 27-bed Emergency Room/Fast Track Unit.
Responsibilities- The MRI Technologist is responsible for producing diagnostic images safely using MRI technology.
- Reviews patient's chart and/or physician's order to determine optimal imaging parameters for suspected pathology
- Selects the proper imaging coil for the study
- Performs imaging studies using proper scanning techniques and protocols
- Works with physicians to optimize MRI sequences to produce the highest quality MRI image
- Administers contrast media based on the patient's height and weight when ordered, including GFR screening and lab work
- Screens patients and family members for MRI safety and contraindications
- Verifies pregnancy status, when appropriate
- Obtains MRI consent documentation when appropriate
- Documents diagnostic and patient data in the appropriate record
- Administers MRI safety, screens patients for contraindication (i.e., foreign bodies, medical indications)
- Determines whether the patient has been appropriately prepared for the procedure
- On-call assignments as needed per Department of Radiology policy
- Performs daily clerical duties, which include the use of HIS systems, patient scheduling, and other computer systems as added by the hospital
- Perform any and all other duties assigned
Qualifications Job Requirements:
- High School Graduate/ GED required or Diploma from a Vocational/Technical school
- 1 year's experience
- Must be MRI certified within one year of hire
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
- Maintains CEU Credits.
Preferred Job Requirements:
- 2-4 years' experience
- American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) certificate.
- Prior MRI experience.
- Experience with imaging equipment (scanners), patient care equipment, and filming equipment.
- Experience with power injectors and storage devices.
- Experience with Teleradiology system/PACS System.