MRI Tech - Closed MRI (Full-time)

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 a 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.
• Performs specific daily and monthly QA.
• Other duties and / or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
• Lifts a minimum of 25 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs. and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required :

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred :

Licenses and Certifications Required :

Contacts :

If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

Compensation

Starting at $45.94 Hourly

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to :

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours / week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.