MRI Technologist - $10,000 Sign On Bonus

Heartland Imaging - Louisville & Elizabethtown, KY•Elizabethtown, KY

20m•Onsite

About The Position

Join an energetic, patient-focused team at Heartland Imaging! We are currently seeking an experienced MRI Technologist for a Full-Time Flex position to join our outpatient imaging center in Elizabethtown, KY. If you’re looking for a supportive team environment, meaningful patient interaction, and a schedule that promotes work-life balance, we’d love to connect with you. Why You’ll Love This Role - Work-Life Balance Built In Three 12-hour shifts per week (7:30am–8:00pm) Set schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Work only the 1st and 3rd Saturdays Enjoy every 2nd and 4th Tuesday off More days off each week to spend time with family, pursue hobbies, or simply recharge Competitive Pay & Perks $5/hour shift differential Full-time benefits package Supportive leadership and collaborative team culture Outpatient setting – no overnight or on-call shifts JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Radiology Medical Director, the MRI technologist: Performs routine to complex magnetic resonance procedures and related techniques, producing images at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed independent practitioner. Ensures services are performed in a safe environment in accordance with established guidelines and regulatory requirements. Serves as part of the imaging center team and seeks as well as provides feedback for improved clinical practice.

Requirements

Up to 1 year experience as a MRI Technologist
Must have a minimum Associate's Degree in Radiology and be a graduate of an accredited two-year radiology program.
Must be registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Radiography, or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMIT) and maintain current valid registration from ARRT or ARMIT. MR advanced registration through ARRT or ARMIT is required upon hire for IDTF centers. Additionally, must meet the state licensure requirement for the state in which they practice.
Knowledge of routine to complex MRI procedures and protocols.
Skill in operation of MRI equipment as well as applicable ancillary equipment.
Ability to work independently and multitask.
Ability to provide documentation accurately and concisely.
Demonstrates understanding of human cross-sectional anatomy, physiology, pathology, radiopharmacology, and medical terminology.
Knowledge of computer applications, including information and billing systems, keyboard input, digital archiving, and retrieving of data.

Responsibilities

Receives, relays, and documents verbal, written, and electronic orders in the patient's medical record.
Corroborates patient's clinical history with physician's order and procedure, ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed independent practitioner. May also verify informed consent, if applicable.
Assumes responsibility for patient needs during procedures.
Identifies, prepares, and/or administers medications as prescribed by and under the direction of a licensed independent practitioner in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Applies principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others, when taking radiographs.
Performs venipuncture and maintains intravenous access as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
Identifies, prepares, positions patient, and competently performs procedure by using established MR protocols or as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner for diagnostic interpretation or intervention, to achieve the highest quality image.
Evaluates images for technical quality, ensuring proper identification is recorded.
Identifies and manages emergency situations.
Provides education to patients, as well as students and other health care providers.
Performs ongoing quality assurance activities.
Conducts POC Creatinine clearance testing in accordance with established MR protocols or as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner for diagnostic interpretation.
Knowledge of emergency shut-down procedures and how to properly react to a quench.
Selects appropriate pulse sequences with consideration given to established protocols and other factors influencing data acquisition parameters.
Manipulates and reconstructs digital data for display or hard copy records, ensuring proper identification is evident.
Maintains archival storage of digital data as appropriate.
Assists in maintaining supply inventory.
Follows established Safety Standards to ensure a safe environment for self, patients, visitors, and staff (including contracted staff).
As required, instructs students and residents and performs preceptor duties as necessary.
Establishes ownership of clinical area by taking pride in appearance and readiness of exam rooms, equipment, and supplies.
Participates in performance improvement activities.
Takes the initiative to help other modalities/areas of the Imaging Center as assigned or when work load/area allows.
Attends/participates in staff meetings, in-services, and center-wide meetings as scheduled.
Performs all other duties as assigned.