Senior MRI Technologist at Boston Children's Hospital
Waltham, MA 02254
About the Job
New hires with more than 1 year of experience may be eligible for a $15,000 sign-on bonus.
New hires with less than 1 year of experience may be eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus.
Schedule: Friday/Saturday/Sunday
The Senior MRI Technologist is responsible for the following:
- Performs the more complex MRI procedures on a scheduled and emergency basis.
- Reviews and evaluates requisitions for MRI imaging procedures, abstracting data from patient charts and determining appropriateness of procedure prescribed given diagnosis and clinical signs for routine examinations.
- Identify patients according to Hospital Policy with 2 identifiers.
- Selects appropriate equipment and technical parameters to identify pathologic and normal anatomy.
- Assesses patients' and parents' physical and emotional status and ability to respond to instructions and develop a care plan for that patients' specific needs.
- Explain the examination and is able to answer questions from patient and parents regarding the exam and Magnetic field environment.
- Follows MR QC Exam/Data Integrity workflow expectations.
- Practices High Reliability Communication techniques.
- Consistently provides exceptional care and exceptional service.
- Responds to the uniqueness of the patient, creating a supportive environment for the patient and the family.
- Identifies and reports equipment malfunctions through the INeedit application.
- Assists in organizing and maintaining daily operations.
- Performs additional tasks as delegated by manager or Assistant/Chief Technologist i.e., such as inventory review and ordering supplies, QA/QC projects, managing equipment repairs, participating in research projects, reviewing billing and coding, assist QI coordinator as needed, etc.
- Fills in for manager or Assistant/Chief Technologist as necessary, by monitoring and maintaining daily operations of clinical area.
- Acts as Board Runner Technologist.
- Acts as a champion for new equipment or processes.
- Participates in precepting new staff as requested.
- Trains fellows, residents, students and staff in imaging procedures and techniques.
- Participates in departmental and hospital meetings.
- Complies with ETU.
- Complies with HIPPA regulations.
- Practices BCH 6 Core Values: excellence, innovation, communication, respect, teamwork and accountability.
- Completes all required competencies and documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
- Maintains up-to-date licensure/certification/registration in departmental file.
- Furthers professional education and maintains knowledge of current regulations and standards, policies and procedures.
The Senior MRI Technologist must have the following:
- Registered Radiologic Technologist- MRI
- Associates Degree: Allied Health
- 3 years of experience working as an MRI Technologist.
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