MRI Tech - Weekend Option- West Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Kentucky; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tuition assistance

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health West Hospital in Kentucky is seeking an MRI Technologist for full-time days to operate MRI systems and support training initiatives. The role requires adherence to safety protocols, accurate imaging, and collaboration with radiologists to fulfill exam requests.

Responsibilities include patient positioning, contrast administration, monitoring, and contributing to student education. ARRT MRI registration and hospital setting experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree from ARRT accredited institute preferred.
• MRI Registry/Certification required or ARRT diagnostic radiology registration with MR registry upgraded within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Operate MRI system and accessories to obtain diagnostic images.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort during MRI procedures.
• Explain procedures to patients and obtain history/consent as needed.
• Participate in training and onboarding of new staff and students.
• Collaborate with radiologists and physicians to meet exam requests.
• Maintain documentation and quality assurance per protocol.

Skills

Logical thinking

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Organized

Medical terminology

Flexible

Adapt to change

Patient exam support

History documentation

Patient education

Confidentiality

OSHA compliance

Education

Associate's from ARRT accredited institute

Tools

EPIC EHR

PACS

Job description

West Hospital - MRI Technologist WEO

Full-Time - 36 hrs/week

Shift - Days/Afternoons

Job Summary

The MRI Tech is responsible for daily modality operations. They perform Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) according to established protocols and work closely under the direction of the Radiologist and other physicians. They are also expected to contribute to the training and onboarding of new employees and assist in supervision of MRI students.

Essential Functions

• Completes assigned tasks in a time frame appropriate for the situation; demonstrates flexibility to fluctuation in workload.
• Selects and operates the magnetic resonance system, surface coils, physiologic gating devices, and associated equipment to achieve desired results.
• Applies principles of magnetic resonance safety to minimize risk to patient, self, and others.
• Properly positions the patient on the MRI scanning cradle to obtain desired anatomic position; inputs patient information and selects scan parameters for specific exams; scans patients according to established protocol and physician request; performs IV injections and has knowledge of use and care of existing IV’s; administers magnetic contrast agents specific to procedure; manipulates images using a wide variety of available computer functions to optimally visualize desired anatomy; performs quality assurance tests as specified by department protocol; demonstrates and maintains clinical competency as required for the department.
• Demonstrates knowledge of direct patient care by evaluating the patient, verifying patient ID, and related information to assure appropriate procedure is performed; explains the procedure to the patient; prepares the patient for procedure by obtaining and recording patient history and consent form (if applicable); properly screens all patients for metal safety; ensures patient comfort, privacy, and safety during procedure; monitors condition of patient and medical equipment that may be disturbed due to the nature of exam and reports changes to patient care services; troubleshoots equipment during malfunction in absence of service engineer and reports malfunction to radiology maintenance/supervisor.
• Participates in the education/instruction of students and the orientation of new staff.
• Participates in performance improvement projects; assists department in achieving successful results in all federal, state and local agency audits.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education

• Associate's from an ARRT accredited institute (preferred)

Required Licensing & Certifications

• MRI Registry from an accredited organization (ARRT), or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) (required)
• State Licensure (preferred, unless required by the state where the job is being performed)

OR

• Certification and Registration with ARRT in Diagnostic Radiology (required); Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS, ARRT (S)); or Registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMTCB)
• Advanced MRI Registry (MR) (required, or must obtain within one year of hire)
• State Licensure (preferred, unless required by the state where the job is being performed)

Experience

• 1 year of experience in MRI department in hospital setting (preferred)

Skills & Abilities

• Logical conclusions
• Problem solver
• Critical thinking
• Highly organized thoughts
• Medical terminology
• Flexible
• Adapt to change
• Proactively assists physicians/patients with examinations and/or procedures
• Document all unusual activities
• Obtains and documents appropriate history
• Educates patients regarding type of exam performed and injection of contrast
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient information
• Follows OSHA Standards and Universal Precautions

Training

• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred)
• Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS) (preferred)

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you would like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon Secours Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are affirmative action and equal opportunity employers, please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail].