MRI Technologist - Per Diem
Company: Guthrie
Location: Corning
Posted on: February 26, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Position Summary: MRI Technologists are
responsible for duties involved in the performance of clinical MRI
exams including, but not limited to, patient screening for MRI
safety, patient positioning, and coil and protocol selection.
Education, License & Cert: Graduate of a 24 month AMA approved
radiologic technology program NYS License CPR Certified ARRT(MR)
certification or Certification eligible Experience: Minimum of six
months preferred as a registered MR Technologist Essential
Functions: 1. Preparing and positioning patients for MRI of various
parts of the body. Positioning includes setting up equipment
(coils, monitoring devices, etc.) and patient in relation to each
other to provide best demonstration of body part under study. Is
able to lift and position all coils. 2. Screening patients and
personnel for any ferrous metal implants or other objects on them
including credit cards and all potential missiles. Ensures that no
patient/visitor/healthcare worker enters scan room with
ferromagnetic objects or contraindicated implants. 3. Based on
protocols established by physician, selects appropriate pulse
sequences from monitoring console for scan procedures. Accurately
records all pulse sequences implemented for exam. May recommend
changes in protocol or additional instructions to provide
additional diagnostic information. 4. Evaluates results of scanning
procedure for quality of results and completeness. Manipulates
images through use of console keyboard and mouse to display to
physician. Using terminal, can select all image display options.
Recognizes problems and rectifies with respect to selection made of
operation. 5. Sends images to PACS system, evaluates exam for
completeness, and verifies exam in timely manner. Develops a
working knowledge of all PACS capabilities. 6. Performs daily
Quality Assurance tests on equipment. 7. Monitoring proper level of
cryogens to ensure integrity of magnet. 8. Informs Radiology
Manager or Supervisor and appropriate service personnel of system
problems and documents accurately and completely. Other Duties: A.
Cleaning and restocking rooms daily. B. Ability to deal with
stressful situations (e.g. trauma) C. Reports problems occurring
with equipment to Coordinator or Director of Imaging. D. Meets
regularly at Radiology departmental meetings. E. Must have ability
to react quickly to emergency situations such as patient fainting,
patient being unsteady while standing for procedures, if unsafe
situation occurs (such as a fire), getting the patient to safety
and sounding alarm. F. Must be able to work all shifts, including
weekends, on?call and holidays, on a scheduled basis. G. Must be
able to lift, push, reach, bend, stoop, and walk in order to care
for patients. H. Other duties as assigned Salary Min$34.98 Max $
49.07
Keywords: Guthrie, Jonesboro , MRI Technologist - Per Diem, Healthcare , Corning, Arkansas
