MRI Technologist Assistant - Remote MRI

Location

Point Pleasant, NJ | United States

Job description

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University Radiology, the largest provider of subspecialty radiology and teleradiology services in NJ, is comprised of over 180 Board Certified radiologists with advanced U.S.-based training and expertise in all modalities and all subspecialty areas. In operation for more than 60 years, University Radiology staffs, manages and provides preliminary and final subspecialty interpretations and consultative support for hospitals, imaging centers and other medical facilities, and serves as the academic radiology faculty at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Our physicians interpret over 2.1 million radiology procedures per year.

University Radiology is seeking a full-time MRI Technologist Assistant to assist our Remote MRI Technolgist . This role will be based in our Point Pleasant, NJ Office and cover shifts in Wall as well.

The MRI Technologist Assistant shall assist the Remote MRI Technologist with patient flow and procedures. Technical Assistants are not permitted to perform diagnostic examinations on patients.

The responsibilities for this role include, but are not limited to:

• Must be Level 2 MR Safety Trained
• Must be CPR Certified
• Maintains knowledge of Imaging Coils and the ability to position patients in the MRI Scanner and assist the Remote MR Technologist.
• Must communicate with the Remote MR Technologist effectively.
• Able to explain the procedures being performed to the patient
• Must properly screen patients with Metal detection wand for safe entrance into MR room.
• Obtain clinical information from the patient or referring physician for the scheduled procedure and document.
• Takes accurate patient history with all necessary MRI safety information.
• Knows the pre-cert requirements for the exams being performed
• Performs vital signs
• Knows the application and location of the supply items in the department.
• Understands and applies coordination skills to locate patient information and images using all current systems
• Maintains cleanliness of MR Scan Room and Patient changing area.
• May require heavy lifting of coils up to 30 lbs.
• May require lifting patients for proper placement onto the examination table.
• Completes all mandatory URG in-services annually.

• Completion of approved MR Technologist Assistant program, including hands-on clinical training
• Excellent communication skills 
• Medical office experience a plus, but not required
• Knowledge of medical terminology a plus, but not required

University Radiology offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and life insurance, 401k/pension, and profit-sharing plans, generous paid time off policy and more.

Join our growing team!

University Radiology is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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