MRI Tech-Certified, PRN, Variable Shifts

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

Job summary

Prisma Health in Greenville, South Carolina, is seeking a qualified MRI Technologist responsible for the independent operation of MRI equipment, ensuring high-quality imaging and optimal patient care. Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Radiologic Technology program with necessary certifications in Radiology and MRI.

The ideal candidate will perform various procedures competently while communicating effectively with patients and medical staff. Responsibilities include preparing scan rooms and administering contrast materials as prescribed.

This is a non-management role reporting to supervisory personnel, with a variable shift schedule offered.

Qualifications

• Certification in Radiology & MRI or comparable certifications required.
• No prior experience is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Operate MRI equipment to achieve high-quality images.
• Screen patients for magnet safety prior to procedures.
• Prepare scan rooms following approved cleaning protocols.
• Administer contrast materials as required.
• Perform quality control tasks to ensure standards are met.

Skills

Proficient computer skills

Data entry skills

Mathematical skills

Education

Graduate of accredited Radiologic Technology program

Tools

MRI equipment

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.

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

Patewood Outpt Ctr/Med Offices

Facility

1046 Patewood Hospital

Department

10437123 Magnetic Resonance Imaging-POC