MRI Technologist at MedStar Health in Waldorf, MD

About the Job

***Now offering a limited-time $10,000 sign-on bonus!***

MedStar Health is looking for an MRI Technologist to join our team at MedStar Shah at St Patrick Medical Office!

As an MRI Technologist, you will operate magnetic resonance scanner to obtain images for use by physicians in diagnoses and treatment of pathologies.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Archives raw data to obtain the best possible image.
• Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Develops films in automatic processor and ensures films are of acceptable diagnostic quality and completeness.
• Ensures patients are free of objects that may interfere with the procedure.
• Enters patient data at start of examination and monitors data acquisition during procedure.
• Instructs and demonstrates MRI equipment operation filming and other technical aspects for professional staff and students.
• Notifies appropriate personnel of equipment malfunctions and repairs needed.
• Operates control console for each patient's scan including selection of proper imaging techniques; operates various peripheral hardware.
• Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams.
• Schedules MRI examinations when needed to ensure smooth flow and optimal utilization of equipment.
• Transfers images from disc or magnetic media to produce transparency.
• Transfers positions and instructs patients regarding the procedure to obtain and effect the desired radiographic diagnostic results as specified by the physician.

Qualifications

• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and licensed by State of Maryland
• 1-2 years related experience in MRI
• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 days

This position has a hiring range of

USD $35.68 - USD $64.71 /Hr.