Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist - FT, Weekends

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Job summary

Prisma Health is seeking a Radiology MRI Technologist to operate MRI equipment, ensuring high-quality imaging and optimal patient care across all ages. Responsibilities include magnet safety checks for zone 3 and 4 and coordination with radiologists for timely interpretations.

The role requires ARRT/MRI certification or ARMRIT, BLS, and completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology program. Weekend shifts are required at Richland Hospital, with patient safety and accurate data entry

Qualifications

• ARRT or MRI certification as required (or ARMRIT)
• BLS certification or equivalent
• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program

Responsibilities

• Operates MRI equipment independently to produce high-quality images
• Screen patients and ensure magnet safety for zone 3 and 4
• Position patients, select coils, and follow scanning protocols
• Communicate with patients and staff about safety and delays
• Prepare scan room and maintain supplies and linen
• Administer contrast materials as prescribed
• Perform department computer data entry accurately
• Maintain quality control on equipment and procedures
• Stay updated with departmental changes and check emails on shift
• Provide clinical instruction and assist with staff scheduling as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Computer skills

Data entry

Mathematical skills

Education

Certification program

Accredited Radiologic Technology program

Job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Responsible for the independent operation of the MRI equipment achieving high-quality images, maintaining an optimal level of patient care, while working with patients of all ages. Responsible for screening all patients and staff entering into zone 3 and 4 to ensure magnet safety.

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 all data accurately and promptly.
• 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 pending state and regulatory requirements.

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• ARRT registered in Radiology & MRI; OR ARRT registered in MRI; OR ARMRIT-American Registry of MRI certification
• BLS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficient computer skills (database)
• Data entry skills
• Mathematical skills

Work Shift

Weekend Shift (United States of America)

Location

5 Medical Park Rd Richland

Facility

Richland Hospital

Department

Magnetic Resonance Imaging