MRI Technologist Job at Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center
Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Montclair, NJ 07042
Overview:
Responsibilities:
Who We Are
Patient focused, community oriented, conveniently located and equipped with technology that rivals the nation's most prestigious healthcare systems, Hackensack Meridian
Health Mountainside Medical Center offers a comprehensive and growing array of services delivered by caring and highly skilled medical professionals. We're proud of the therapeutic and administrative upgrades we have made. Mountainside Medical Center has been serving Montclair and its surrounding New Jersey communities since 1891. The physicians, nurses and volunteers who are a part of the Mountainside family are your friends and neighbors. We're your community, your hospital and team, working hard for you.
Hackensack Meridian
Health Mountainside Medical Center is proud to continue to provide world-class health care services in a community setting. Our 365 bed medical center has successfully transitioned from a stand-alone facility to being part of Hackensack Meridian
Health, the most comprehensive and truly integrated network in New Jersey. Mountainside is a joint venture between Hackensack Meridian
Health and Ardent Health Services, one of the country's leading private hospital management companies.
We are looking for a dynamic and passionate MRI Technologist to join the Mountainside Team!
Responsibilities:
What You'll Do
The MRI Technologist is responsible for producing diagnostic images safely using MRI technology.
The successful candidate will be able to:
- Reviews patient's chart and/or physician's order to determine optimal imaging parameters for suspected pathology
- Selects proper imaging coil for 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 patient's height and weight when ordered, including GFR screening and lab work
- Screens patients and family members for MRI safety and contra-indications
- 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 includes the use of HIS systems, patient scheduling, and other computer systems as added by hospital
- Perform any and all other duties assigned
What You'll Bring
- High School Graduate/ GED required or Diploma from a Vocational/Technical school required
- 0-1 years' experience, 2-4 years' experience preferred
- American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) certificate preferred
- Must be MRI certified within one year of hire. Prior MRI experience preferred
- Maintains CEU Credits
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Experience with imaging equipment (scanners), patient care equipment, filming equipment preferred
- Experience with power injectors and storage devices preferred
- Experience with Teleradiology system/PACS System preferred
What We Offer
- Competitive pay
- Advancement and career development opportunities
Hackensack Meridian
Health Mountainside Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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