MRI Technologist

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Canton (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Canton, Mississippi, is seeking a qualified MRI Technologist to operate MRI scanners, ensuring patient safety and comfort. Responsibilities include performing imaging procedures, maintaining equipment, and supporting quality control standards. The ideal candidate will have ARRT registration in Radiography, relevant licenses, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must have a thorough understanding of MRI scanning procedures.
• Experience with patient care in a clinical setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform magnetic resonance imaging procedures.
• Explain procedures to patients and obtain relevant medical history.
• Develop images for review and interpretation.
• Maintain supplies and a clean work area.
• Provide patient safety and comfort.
• Ensure adherence to safety and environmental practices.

Skills

Knowledge of MRI procedures and technology

Verbal and written communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to monitor quality control standards

Ability to alleviate patient anxiety

Education

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration in Radiography

MS Medical Radiology Technician license

BLS certification required within 90 days

ARRT registration in Magnetic Resonance Imaging required within 24 months

Job description

Description

Job Description

To operate and maintain a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner to obtain images on patients to diagnose the nature and extent of designated pathologies, while ensuring patient safety and comfort.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of magnetic resonance imaging procedures and technology. Knowledge of specifications, standards, and tolerances for the operation of MRI equipment and facilities. Skill in the operation of magnetic resonance film processors and ancillary equipment. Verbal and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills. Ability to monitor and/or maintain quality control standards. Ability to alleviate patient anxiety.

Responsibilities

• Performs magnetic resonance imaging procedures.
• Explains procedures to patient, obtains and records medical history relevant to the condition being viewed, selects appropriate equipment settings, and positions the patient in a manner to facilitate optimum imaging results.
• Develops and views images to determine quality and forwards for review and interpretation; maintains applicable patient documentation.
• Maintains adequate supplies and a clean work area; reports equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
• Assumes responsibility for patient safety; provides physical and psychological comfort to patient.
• Ensures compliance with workplace safety, environmental, exposure control, and/or infection control practices.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Requires constant exposure to bio-hazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, frequent work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, occasional climbing, occasional crawling, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, occasional reaching, occasional sitting, frequent standing, occasional twisting, and frequent walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)

Requirements

Education & Experience

Certifications, Licenses or Registration required

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration in Radiography and MS Medical Radiology Technician license. BLS required post-hire within 90 days. ARRT registration in Magnetic Resonance Imaging required post-hire within 24 months.

Job applications may be accepted for candidates that currently meet the minimum qualifications or candidates actively pursuing the certifications, licenses, or registration requirements who will meet all minimum requirements within three (3) months. Minimum qualifications must be satisfied prior to starting work.