MRI Tech Evenings at Partner's Healthcare in Newton, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Site: Newton-Wellesley Hospital


At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.


At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply.



Job Summary
Full Time Evenings $15,000 Sign On Bonus to join our team! NEW RATES! Benefits on day one and free parking! Performs a variety of MRI procedures and duties, under the direction of a qualified physician or technical specialist, using prescribed imaging protocol. Performs all activities according to Federal, State, local, and hospital policies and procedures to a variety of patients ranging in age from newborn. Operates imaging equipment to produce quality diagnostic images of specified body parts. Able to insert and remove IV's. Essential Functions: • Performs daily quality control of equipment. Reports any malfunction to appropriate supervisor. • Prepares rooms for procedures. • Works with MRI scheduling, inpatient units and physicians' offices to coordinate and/or assist in scheduling of patient exams. • Transports patients and helps with lifting of patients as needed. • Chooses appropriate computer parameters to produce quality images of requested anatomy. • Performs imaging exams on inpatient and outpatient, adult, pediatric and geriatric populations. • Acquires images and reviews for quality with appropriate person. • Answers patient, physician, nurse and family members' questions and solves scheduling and other problems, as required. • Educates patient about procedure to be performed and keeps patient informed throughout procedure. • Provides in-service training as necessary. • Records patient exams in Meditech computer system. • Participates in continuing education programs as dictated by Joint commission, MA licensing board and hospital/department policy. • Adheres to "Code of Ethics" for radiologic technologists as defined by ARRT. • Cleans and stocks imaging rooms and other areas as assigned. • Participates in Quality Improvement activities. • Communicates verbal reports to appropriate personnel as necessary. • Prepares patient for procedures practicing infection control techniques and sterile techniques, as needed. • Attends to the physical, emotional and educational needs of the patient within the technologists scope of care. Provides bedpans, urinals, emesis basis, mobility assistance and other support as needed. • Draws up, measures and prepares contrast medium for administration, as directed. Administers contrast media in accordance with policies. • Disposes of sharps and syringes according to policy/procedure. • Obtains patients history by personal interview and chart review. • Provides emergency "on-call" coverage twenty-four hours per days, as assigned. • Performs venous punctures and starts IV lines in patients as necessary. • Performs clerical duties as necessary on computer, with film jackets, requisitions and labels. Utilizes proper telephone technique. • Verifies patient identification by arm bands and outpatient requisitions using 2 identifiers. • Verifies appropriateness of ordered exam by requisition, chart, attending physician and radiologist, when necessary. • Assists radiologists and physicians during radiographic procedures.



Qualifications


Licenses, Certifications, and/or Registrations • Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (Advanced MRI) preferred or obtaining the Advanced MRI registration within one year time of the date of hire. • CPR Certified (BLS) Physical Environment: Duties may involve general cleaning with exposure to dirt, odors, cramped quarters, etc.; or include patient care responsibilities with subsequent exposure to human waste, or other unpleasant elements; or much of work may be performed outdoors with exposure to weather extremes.



Additional Job Details (if applicable)


Additional Job Description



Remote Type


Onsite



Work Location


2014 Washington Street



Scheduled Weekly Hours


40



Employee Type


Regular



Work Shift


Evening (United States of America)



EEO Statement:


Newton-Wellesley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.




Mass General Brigham Competency Framework



At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.