Job Description

Position: MRI Technologist 
Location: Pittsfield, MA
Duration: 13 weeks
Specialties: MRI
Unit Name: Radiology

Shift Details:

• Shift Description: 8-hour days, 40-hour guarantee
• Shift Identifier: Days
• Shift Start: 7:00 AM
• Shift End: 3:30 PM

Job Description:

The MRI Technologist will be responsible for performing MRI examinations to assist in the diagnosis of medical conditions. This role requires working closely with radiologists and other healthcare professionals in the Radiology unit to ensure the delivery of high-quality imaging services. The MRI Technologist must be adept at handling MRI equipment and managing patient care during imaging procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform MRI scans and ensure high-quality imaging results.
• Position patients and provide instructions to obtain optimal images.
• Follow safety protocols to protect patients and staff from unnecessary radiation exposure.
• Maintain and calibrate MRI equipment.
• Document patient information and imaging results accurately in the Meditech Expanse system.
• Work collaboratively with other technologists and aides.
• Participate in non-billable orientation (8 hours).
• Handle a patient ratio of approximately 9 patients per shift.

Requirements:

• Experience:
  • Minimum of 2 years of current MRI experience.
  • Experience with client equipment (HDXT 16.0 and 23.0).
  • Meditech Expanse experience is strongly preferred.
• Certifications:
  • ARRT (MR) certification.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Licensure:
  • Must have a Massachusetts Radiology license in hand by the start of the assignment. Pending licenses will be considered if the process has begun at the time of profile upload.
• Other:
  • Must be willing to work weekends and evenings.
  • COVID-19 vaccination required (dose date on or after 10/3/23). Exemption forms available and, if approved, traveler must wear a mask at all times on-site.
  • Flu vaccination required (with medical/religious exemptions and declinations allowed).
• Profile Requirements:
  • Work history.
  • Skills checklist pertinent to the position, current within 1 year.
  • One supervisory signed reference from within the past two years of employment.
  • License and certifications, including COVID vaccination proofs or intent to file exemption form.

Additional Information:

• Interview Type: Client offer.
• Requested Time Off (RTO): Must be noted and verified at profile upload. RTO requests after upload will not be approved. No more than 5 days of RTO will be accepted.
• Holiday and Overtime Multipliers: 1.25%
• Travelers Residency: Berkshire Health System will not consider any traveler who resides within 50 miles of the facility. Permanent address must be included at profile upload.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Permanent employment, Shift work, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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