Magnetic Resonance Imaging MRI Technologist

SSM Health; Missouri; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital – St. Louis seeks an MRI technologist to operate scanners and acquire diagnostic images.

This PRN/employee role requires preparing patients, selecting suitable imaging parameters, and transmitting data to PACS while ensuring image quality and patient safety. Ideal candidates will have completed an MRI or Radiology Technology program and may have ARRT MR certification. The position emphasizes collaboration, accuracy, and adherence to imaging protocols within the

Qualifications

• Completion of an MRI or Radiology Technology program.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and positions patients and selects 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 and/or medications within scope.
• Ensures high-quality images submitted to PACS with proper markers and data.
• Maintains and reports on equipment functionality.
• Keeps department clean and orderly and performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

MRI imaging

Patient positioning

Image acquisition

Education

MRI or Radiology Tech program

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling.

MO-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis

Worker Type

PRN

Job Summary

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

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

Primary Responsibilities

• 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

Certifications / Licenses

• 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

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type

Employee

Department

4201000100 MRI

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Benefits

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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