Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist

Georgetown Hospital System; Murrells Inlet (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tidelands Health in Murrells Inlet, SC is seeking an MRI Technologist II for PRN Day shifts. The role requires operating MRI equipment, assessing patient history, and ensuring safety and comfort while delivering high-quality diagnostic images.

You will review orders, prep patients, obtain histories, perform contrast administration per protocol, start IVs, and maintain equipment. A radiologic technology degree or MRI certificate, ARRT MR cert or eligible, and BLS are required or preferred;

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Radiologic Technology or MRI certificate required.
• Minimum one year MRI experience preferred.
• MR/ARRT certification or eligibility within 24 months of hire.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Review orders prior to the day of procedure to avoid delays.
• Provide patient education and MR safety guidance during procedures.
• Obtain and document patient medical history for radiologist interpretation.
• Ensure patient comfort and safety throughout procedures.
• Perform MRI procedures as ordered and manage coils for high-quality images.
• Start IV, operate power injector, and administer contrast per protocol.
• Complete exam in hospital information system.
• Clean and maintain imaging equipment.
• Mentor or train students or new hires when needed.

Skills

Anatomical positioning

MRI physics

MRI safety

Critical thinking

Time management

Effective communication

IV access

Contrast media administration

Education

Associate's Degree in Radiologic Technology

MRI certificate

Job description

Employee Type: PRN Work Shift: Day - 8 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.

At Tidelands Health, we are united by a single, shared mission: We help people live better lives through better health. It’s a commitment embodied in the extraordinary care we provide our patients and the award-winning workplace that welcomes our team every day. A proud not-for-profit organization, we are the largest health care provider in our beautiful coastal region of South Carolina. Enjoy year-round access to the Myrtle Beach area’s warm, sunny climate and outstanding quality of life as you fulfill your professional dreams. Here, you’ll find a workplace culture built around a spirit of inclusion, teamwork, mutual respect and recognition for a job well done. Discover what it’s like to work for an organization that values who you are as much as we appreciate what you do.