MRI Technologist

at  RWJBarnabas Health

Job Title: MRI Technologist
Location: Clara Maass Medical Center
Req#: 0000154389
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Evenings
Department name: MRI

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Licensed by the State of New Jersey as a Radiology Technologist and Registered by the American Registry of Radiology Technologists RT in MRI required

Preferred:

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS (NON-EXEMPT POSITIONS):

• Evenings
• Per Diem

• Reviews each requisition prior to the examination to ensure all pertinent information is available.
• Reviews patient orders in chart and physician script to completing examination.
• Selects appropriate type and number of images to provide required information.
• Verifies outpatients identification of patient using two forms of ID i.e. OP name & DOB.
• Verifies inpatient identification of patient using two forms ID i.e. IP name, wrist bracelet & medical record number.
• Screens for allergies/incompatibilities/proper patient preparations for examination and MRI screening form. Ensures correct patient identification is accurate on all images
• Communicates to the patient and family before, during and after the procedure to alleviate anxiety
• Provides safety and comfort to the patients.
• Prepares patient for procedure by assisting them onto exam table and off.
• Ensures privacy towards patients.
• Handles emergency situations calmly. Responds to patient call bell when the opportunity becomes available.