MRI Technologist

Healthier Mississippi People

Jackson (MS)

On-site

USD 25,896 - 31,019

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A healthcare provider in Jackson, MS is looking for an MRI Technologist. This role requires operation of MRI equipment to diagnose patients, reinforcing safety and comfort. Candidates must have ARRT registration in Radiography and a Mississippi Medical Radiology Technician license, with entry-level experience acceptable. Competitive salary offered at $2,550 per month.

Qualifications

Must have ARRT registration in Magnetic Resonance Imaging within 24 months of hire.
Must meet minimum qualifications prior to starting work.

Responsibilities

Performs magnetic resonance imaging procedures.
Explains procedures to patients and records relevant medical history.
Maintains patient safety and comfort during imaging.

Skills

Knowledge of magnetic resonance imaging procedures and technology

Verbal and written communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to monitor quality control standards

Ability to alleviate patient anxiety

Education

ARRT registration in Radiography

MS Medical Radiology Technician license

BLS certification

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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.

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.

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