Job Title: MRI Technician
Location: RWJ Somerset
Department: MRI
Req#: 0000197068
Status: Part-Time
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $48.50 - $58.72 per hour
Pay Transparency:
The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.
The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.
Job Overview:
RWJBarnabas Health is looking to add a qualified Part-time MRI Technologist in Somerville, NJ.
The MRI technologist functions under the direction of the MRI supervisors and the director of the Radiology Department. Primary responsibilities include technical, supportive and departmental responsibilities associated with the overall course of the diagnostic procedures in the cardiac MRI suite and the Cardio dynamics Department whether cardiac or radiological in nature. The MRI technologist in the cardiac MRI suite has the knowledge and skills necessary to operate and maintain MR equipment in the cardiac MRI suite.
The MRI technologist also performs duties associated with preparation of patients for MRI procedures. The MRI technologist demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to the specific age categories of patients cared for in the cardiac MRI/Radiology Department. The categories of patients cared for in the Cardiac MRI/Radiology Department include adolescents, adults and geriatrics.
Qualifications:
Required:
- ARRT Licensure with MRI Certification
- Must be able to work independently
- GE experience needed
Scheduling Requirements:
- Day Shift, 20 hours/week (Sat 7:30am-6pm and Sunday 7:30am-6pm)
- Part-time Schedule
- On-call rotation (one weekend every 6th week)
Professional and Technical Functions:
- The MRI technologist has the knowledge and skills necessary to perform MRI scan on patients to produce high-quality diagnostic images.
- Operates MRI equipment to produce quality patient diagnostic images.
- Understands the physics associated with MR.
- Develops protocols with or without the assistance of the cardi