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Hackensack Meridian Health MRI Technologist - Full Time in Eatontown, New Jersey
Overview
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
The MRI Technologist is responsible for producing diagnostic images using MRI technology.
Responsibilities
A day in the life of an MRI Technologist at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:
Reviews patient's chart and/or physician 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 following MRI dept protocols
Verifies pregnancy status, when appropriate.
Obtains MRI consent documentation when appropriate.
Determines whether the patient has been appropriately prepared for the procedure.
Documents diagnostic and patient data in the appropriate record.
Performs post-processing techniques to optimize imaging or study.
Draws up sterile contrast media and other solutions following hospital approved infection control guidelines
Administers emergency care including performing CPR.
Performs MRI safety, screens patients for contraindication (i.e. foreign bodies, medical indications).
Responsible for scheduled shifts including holidays and weekends.
Overtime as needed to provide continual quality patient care.
On call assignments as needed per individual Hospital & Departmental policy.
Performs daily clerical duties, which includes the use of EMR, PACS, Teletracking System, computer system, patient scheduling, and other computer systems as added by hospital.
Greets all patients when they arrive for their exam utilizing A.I.D.E.T. standards.
Adheres to the policies of Employee ID, Standards of Behavior, Attendance, and Punctuality.
Responsible at all times for maintaining MRI Safety Zones.
Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communication with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.
Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Qualifications
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
Compliant with ARRT or ARMRIT MRI educational & clinical requirements
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
- Minimum of one year of MRI experience.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certification or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Tech.
AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
Working Conditions:
Lifts a minimum of 25 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs. and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day.
If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!
Job ID 2024-146996
Department Eaton-Imaging-Advanced CT/MRI
Site HM Outpatient Services
Job Location US-NJ-Eatontown
Position Type Full Time with Benefits
Standard Hours Per Week 40
Shift Day
Shift Hours Days
Weekend Work Weekends as Needed
On Call Work No On-Call Required
Holiday Work No Holidays Required