Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist - PRN, Variable Shifts

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

Job summary

Prisma Health in Tuomey Hospital, Tuomey, Sumter, SC is seeking a MRI Technologist to operate MRI equipment and deliver high-quality imaging with strict magnet safety and patient care standards. You will work under supervision while ensuring efficient workflow and timely radiologist interpretation.

The role requires ARRT/MRI or ARMRIT certification and BLS, with no prior experience required, and includes responsibilities from exam prep to data entry and staff instruction.

Qualifications

• Education - Certification Program. Graduate of accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• Experience - No experience required.
• Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses: ARRT Radiology & MRI; ARRT MRI; ARMRIT; BLS.

Responsibilities

• Operates MRI equipment to produce high-quality images with proper patient positioning and protocol selection.
• Screen patients and staff entering zone 3/4 to ensure magnet safety and obtain medical history.
• Communicate with radiologist regarding interpretation and sedation needs; inform patients of delays.
• Prepare scan room, clean protocols, and manage supplies and linen per procedures.
• Administer contrast materials within physician-approved protocols and monitor for adverse reactions.
• Perform QC and department data entry; maintain required documentation and scheduling.
• Provide clinical instruction to staff technologists and students; help coordinate daily workflow.

Job description

Job Summary

Will work under the general supervision of the MRI Manager, site-specific Lead Tech or Radiologist. The technologist is 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. The technologist is responsible for screening all patients and staff entering into zone 3 and 4 to ensure magnet safety. All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health’s values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Description

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

Variable (United States of America)

Location

Tuomey

Facility

Tuomey Hospital

Department

Magnetic Resonance Imaging