Boston Children's Hospital

MRI Technologist

Boston Children's Hospital  •  Boston, MA (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Status

Full-Time

Standard Hours per Week

32

Job Posting Category

Allied Health and Technical, Radiology

Job Posting Description


Performs routine procedures in MRI on a scheduled and emergency basis while providing a safe environment for patients and following departmental QC/Exam Data Integrity Workflow Expectations.

MRI Technologist

  • Associates degree in Allied Health required, Bachelors degree preferred
  • MRI registry eligible by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) and completed within 18 months of hire date.

Salary Range: $93,537-$168,355/Annually

Key Responsibilities

  • Performs routine procedures in MRI on a scheduled and emergency basis.
  • Reviews and evaluates requisitions for MR 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.
  • 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.

MRI Senior Technologist

Minimum Requirements
Associates degree in Allied Health required, Bachelors degree preferred
MRI registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
BLS required
3 years of experience working as an MRI Technologist

Salary Range: $99,153-$178,464/Annually

Key Responsibilities

  • 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.

Office/Site Location

Boston

Regular, Temporary, Per Diem

Regular

Pay Range

$93,537-$178,464/Annually

Boston Children's Hospital

About Boston Children's Hospital

Boston Children's Hospital is a 404-bed comprehensive center for pediatric health care. As one of the largest pediatric medical centers in the United States, Boston Children's offers a complete range of health care services for children from birth through 21 years of age. (Our services can begin interventions at 15 weeks gestation and in some situations we also treat adults.)

We have approximately 25,000 inpatient admissions each year and our 200+ specialized clinical programs schedule 557,000 visits annually. Last year, the hospital performed more than 26,500 surgical procedures and 214,000 radiological examinations.

Our team of physicians and nurses has been recognized by a number of independent organizations for overall excellence, and we're proud to share some notable examples with you here.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Boston, MA
Year Founded
1869
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