Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist

experiencedAlliedHealth; Georgetown (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tidelands Health is seeking an MRI Technologist II to join the Radiology team. The role involves operating MRI equipment, ensuring patient safety, and producing high-quality diagnostic images for radiologists.

The ideal candidate has an Associate’s Degree in Radiologic Technology and an MRI certificate, with ARRT MR certification or registry eligibility preferred. A 12-hour day shift and on-call rotation are possible in this on-site position.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in radiologic technology or equivalent.
• MRI technology certificate required.
• Minimum one year MRI experience preferred.
• ARRT MR certification or registry eligible; must obtain MR certification within 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Review orders prior to the procedure to ensure accuracy and avoid delays in patient care.
• Educate and prepare patients for MRI and safety; communicate effectively.
• Obtain and document patient medical history to assist radiologist’s interpretation.
• Ensure patient comfort and safety during procedures.
• Perform MRI procedures as directed by physician’s orders.
• Operate MRI equipment and related coils to obtain high-quality images.
• Start IV, load and operate power injector, and administer contrast media per protocol.
• Complete exam data in hospital information system.
• Mentor or train students or new hires when needed.

Skills

MRI safety

Critical thinking

Time management

Effective communication

IV access

Education

Associate’s Degree in Radiologic Technology

MRI technology certificate

ARRT MR certification or registry eligible

SC Radiation Quality Standards Association preferred

BLS Certification (American Heart Association)

Job description

Employee Type: Regular

Work Shift: Day - 12 hour shift (United States of America)

Join Team Tidelands and help people live better lives through better health!

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist II

Are you passionate about quality and committed to excellence? Consider joining our Tidelands Health team. As our region's largest health care provider, we are also one of our area's largest employers. More than 2,500 team members at more than 70 Tidelands Health locations bring our healing mission to life each day.

A Brief Overview

The Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist is a highly skilled professional who uses specialized MRI equipment to produce computer-generated diagnostic images which aid radiologists in diagnosing a wide variety of diseases and disorders. They perform procedures at a technical level requiring sound understanding of anatomical positioning and physiology; a high degree of technical competency and with the ability to act with initiative and ingenuity with minimal supervision. Employees in this position will be responsible for inpatient on‑call and shift rotation.

What you will do

• Review orders prior to the day of procedure to ensure accuracy and to avoid delay in patient care.
• Provide excellent patient care by educating and preparing patients for their procedure and MR safety while utilizing effective communication.
• Obtain and document accurate patient medical history to assist radiologist’s interpretation.
• Ensure patient comfort and safety for the duration of their procedure.
• Perform MRI procedures as required based on physician’s order.
• Perform complex tasks associated with the operation of MRI and related coils to obtain highest quality images of the anatomy being scanned.
• Start I.V., load and operate power injector, and administer contrast media as directed and per protocol.
• Completion of exam in hospital information system.
• Cleaning and maintaining all imaging equipment.
• May also assist with mentoring and/or training students, new hires.

Education Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree under the completion of a Radiologic Technology program Required or
• Certificate under the completion of MRI technology program Required

Experience Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year MRI experience Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Understand and utilize anatomical positioning, physics
• MRI safety
• Critical thinking
• Time management
• Effective communication
• Proficiency in IV access for contrast media administration

Licenses and Certifications

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging - American Registry Radiologic Technologist or registry eligible (if eligible must obtain MR certification within 24 months of hire or transfer date) Required
• Radiography - South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association Preferred
• Basic Life Support Certified - American Heart Association is required within 30 days of hire. Recertification every two year Required

Physical Demand

Medium Physical Demand

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a contract for employment nor a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Tidelands Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Tidelands Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Tidelands Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender, genetic information, familial status, or any other legally protected status.