MRI Technologist

at  RWJBarnabas Health

Req #: 0000168322
Category: Radiology and Imaging
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Evening
Facility: Clara Maass Medical Center
Department: 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
• Certifications and Licenses Required

Preferred:

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS (NON-EXEMPT POSITIONS):

• 3pm-11pm
• Evenings

• 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 ie,
• 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