Magnetic Resonance Imaging MRI Technologist

Confidential; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign On Bonus

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Health Savings

Job summary

SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis in Missouri seeks a Radiology/MRI technician to operate MRI scanners and obtain diagnostic images. The role requires completing a Radiology/MRI program and MRI credential within 12 months of hire.

The position offers a full-time schedule with weekend work and opportunities such as sign-on bonus and relocation assistance for qualified applicants. The department emphasizes patient positioning and high-quality imaging across the PACS system.

Qualifications

• Completion of a MRI or Radiology Technology program.
• MRI credential from ARMRIT or ARRT required within 12 months of hire.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters to produce cross-sectional images.
• Performs patient pre-screening, scheduling, and education related to the examination.
• Enters and monitors patient data and transfers images.
• Prepares and administers contrast media within required scope and regulations.
• Ensures high-quality images and correct patient data in PACS.

Skills

Patient positioning

Image acquisition

Education

MRI/Radiology program completion

MRI credential (ARMRIT/ARRT) within 12 months

Tools

PACS system

Job description

It s more than a career, it s a calling MO-SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis

Worker Type: Regular

Job Highlights

• Join a team where your work matters-every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you will be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact.
• Department: Imaging - MRI
• Schedule: full-time 36 hours/week Weekends Sat - Mon 7a-7:30p
• Sign On Bonus - available for qualified applicants
• Relocation assistance - available for qualified applicants
• Requirements: Completion of Radiology/MRI program. An MRI credential from ARMRIT or ARRT is required within 12 months of hire
• SSM Health - We bring out the incredible in you, every day.

Job Summary

Operates a scanner to obtain images used to diagnose and treat of pathologies.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

• Prepares and positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately to produce cross-sectional images of the body.
• Performs patient pre-screening, scheduling, and education related to the examination.
• Enters and monitors patient data and transfers images.
• Prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
• Ensures equipment is properly functioning. Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel.
• Assists in maintaining a clean, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Completion of a MRI or Radiology Technology program

Experience

• No experience required

Physical Requirements

• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
• Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent lifting/moving of patients.
• Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Rare kneeling and sitting.

State of Work Location

Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• ARRT-MR Magnetic Resonance Imaging - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (ARMRIT) - American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT)

Work Shift

Weekend Shift (United States of America)

Job Type

Employee

MRI

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Benefits

SSM Health values our exceptional team members by offering a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, professional growth and life outside of work. Benefits for eligible team members may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health Savings