MRI Tech- Eligible, Full-Time, Days

Prisma Health; Easley (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health offers an opportunity for an MRI Technologist at the Baptist Easley Med Campus. The role involves performing MR scans as directed by the Radiologist, ensuring patient safety, preparing the scan room, and coordinating workflow.

Minimum requirements include a Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program and ARRT MRI or ARMRIT certification within a year of hire; no experience is required. Bonus eligible; day shift.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• ARRT registered in Radiology and MRI within one year of hire; OR ARMRIT certification.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Performs MRI scanning as directed by the Radiologist.
• Identifies patients with two identifiers and screens for MR safety.
• Prepares scan room and maintains supplies and cleanliness.
• Administers contrast materials per protocol.
• Implements emergency procedures as needed.
• Performs data entry and relevant department computer tasks.
• Conducts quality control tasks on equipment and procedures.
• Informs patients of delays and coordinates daily workflow.

Skills

Computer skills

Data entry

Math skills

Education

Radiologic Technology program

ARRT Radiology certification

MRI certification (ARMRIT/ARRT MRI)

Job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Performs MR scanning as directed by the Radiologist. Communicates with the physician and other work-related personnel appropriately

Bonus

This position is bonus eligible.

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 data
• 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. Additionally, may be grandfathered from obtaining MRI Registration pending state and regulatory requirements.

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• ARRT registered in Radiology, and ARRT MRI registered within one year of hire; OR
• ARMRIT-American Registry of MRI certification.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Computer skills (database, data entry)
• Mathematical skills

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

Baptist Easley Med Campus

Facility

Baptist Easley Hospital

Department

Magnetic Resonance Imaging BEH

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