MRI Technician

MED-STAT HEALTH CARE INC

MRI Technician

Bloomfield, NJ
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits/Perks

    Great Work Environment

    Career Advancement Opportunities

    Job Summary

    We are seeking an MRI Technician to join our team travel contract in the Summit, NJ area!

    Duties

    • Position patient on examining table and place specified coil (receiver) such as head coil or knee coil close to area of interest, following protocols requested by Radiologist

    • Demonstrate use of microphone that allows patient and technologist to communicate during examination

    • Enter data such as patient history, anatomical area to be scanned, orientation specified, and position of entry into aperture of MRI equipment into computer

    • Key commands to specify scan sequences and adjust transmitters and receivers into computer

    • Observe patient through window of control room and on closed circuit TV to monitor safety and comfort

    • View images of areas being scanned on video display screen to ensure quality of pictures

    • Key in data on keyboard of camera to photograph images

    • Alert staff entering magnet room to the danger of wearing or carrying metal around magnet

    • Other duties as assigned

    Skills

    • 1-3 years’ experience as MRI Technician

    • Critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and ability to work with minimal supervision

    • Excellent communication skills

    • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel

    • Ability to read and interpret documents

    • Ability to work independently

    Education

    • Graduate of Accredited Radiology Program

    • NJ State RT License

    • MR Certified

    • BLS Certification