Casual MRI Technologist

Diversityminnesota; Minnesota; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Minnesota is seeking an MRI Technologist responsible for operating MRI equipment and ensuring patient safety. This role demands strong communication skills and clinical expertise to produce quality imaging for pediatric patients. Qualified candidates must hold an ARRT certification and a high school diploma.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Retirement plan

Shift differentials for night/weekend/on-call work

Qualifications

• ARRT certification as a radiologic technologist required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Prior radiology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate MRI scanning equipment and ensure MRI safety.
• Orient patients and families to scan procedures.
• Prepare and process patients through the study.

Skills

Patient preparation

Image quality assessment

Communication with Radiologists

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AA+ degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or medical laboratory technology

Job description

About Children's Minnesota

Children's Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children's Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts in our region, Children's Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children's hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org .

Children's Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023's Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy, care delivery, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry.

Position Summary

The MRI Technologist is responsible for operating MRI scanning equipment and to ensure that everyone that enters the MRI scan room is MRI safe. The MRI Technologists produces the images used by the Radiologists. The technologist orients the patient and family to the scan procedure and physically prepares and processes the patient through the study. The technologist communicates procedural information to the Radiologist. The technologist prepares and assesses image quality and presents completed images to the Radiologist.

*High school diploma or equivalent, required.
*AA+ degree with field of study in one of the following: chemical, physical, biological science, or medical laboratory technology; preferred.
*ARRT certification as a radiologic technologist.
*Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, required.
*Prior radiology experience, preferred.

The posted salary represents a market competitive range based on salary survey benchmark data for similar roles in the local or national market. When determining individual pay rates, we carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role, the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate, internal equity and organizational needs.

In addition to your salary, this position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits. Positions that require night, weekend or on-call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.

Children's Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.