Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist Eligible - FT, Nights

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Job summary

Prisma Health's Baptist Hospital in Columbia, SC is seeking an MRI Technologist to perform MR scanning as directed by the Radiologist, ensuring patient safety and high-quality images.

This night-shift role entails coordinating with staff, managing contrast within protocol, and instructing technologists and students, contributing to Prisma Health's mission to Inspire health, serve with compassion.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• ARRT Radiology registration and ARRT MRI registration within one year of hire; or ARMRIT certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs MR procedures under Radiologist supervision and ensures high-quality imaging.
• Identifies patients and reviews MRI safety questionnaires and relevant clinical history.
• Prepares scan room, manages supplies, performs contrast administration within protocol.
• Performs department computer tasks and data entry; records exam data.
• Provides instruction to staff and students; assists with scheduling and workflow.
• Maintains quality control and stays informed about department changes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Computer skills

Data entry

Mathematics

Education

Graduation from an accredited Radiologic Technology program

Job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

The incumbent of this position performs MR scanning as directed by the Radiologist. Communicates with the physician and other work-related personnel appropriately

This position is bonus eligible, follow this link for details.

Essential Functions

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health’s purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
• Performs all procedures proficiently and strives to maintain high quality. This includes proper positioning, choosing appropriate coils, and thorough knowledge of scanning protocols. Imaging studies must be completed in a timely manner, charged appropriately, and then taken to the radiologist for interpretation as soon as possible after the completion of the exam.
• Identifies patients using two patient identifiers. Communicates with patient and/or medical staff concerning MR safety questionnaire and other pertinent clinical history. Obtains completed questionnaire and proper history to ensure magnet safety for patients entering department. Communicates with appropriate medical staff any sedation needs of the patient. Informs patients and families of delays.
• Prepares scan room for procedures using approved cleaning protocols. Appropriately discards sharps and maintains appropriate level of supplies and linen in rooms.
• Properly prepares and administers contrast materials associated with MRI procedure that are within scope of practice as prescribed by a physician or in approved Radiology protocol.
• Implements emergency procedures, as needed
• Performs department and hospital related computer functions pertinent to job. Enters and records data
• Exhibits competency in performing quality control tasks associated with equipment and procedures to ensure standards are met.
• Stays abreast of organizational, affiliate and departmental changes/updates by checking email on each shift.
• Provides clinical instruction to staff technologists and students. As needed, will prepare staff schedules to ensure department is staffed properly and coordinate daily workflow.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

• This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

• Education - Certification Program. Graduate of accredited Radiologic Technology program
• Experience - No experience required.

In Lieu Of

• Team members in this job as of 11/08/2020 are grandfathered from the minimum requirements listed above. Additionally, may be grandfathered from obtaining MRI Registration pending state and regulatory requirements.

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• ARRT registered in Radiology, and ARRT MRI registered within one year of hire; OR ARMRIT-American Registry of MRI certification.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Computer skills (database, data entry)
• Mathematical s
• kills

Work Shift

Night (United States of America)

Location

Baptist

Facility

Baptist Hospital

Department

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

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