MRI Technologist

CommonSpirit Health; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Educational assistance up to $10,000

Night and weekend pay

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking an MRI Technologist to perform MRI examinations, prepare patients, and operate high-field MRI equipment in Lincoln, NE. You will ensure patient safety and maintain image quality for accurate diagnostics.

The role requires ARRT radiography and MRI credentials, CPR/BLS, and an accredited radiology education. Night/weekend pay and sign-on/education assistance are available.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent in Radiologic Technology.
• Graduate of an Accredited School of Radiology.
• CPR/BLS certification on hire.
• ARRT Radiography certification on hire.
• ARRT MRI certification within 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for scans and operate MRI equipment.
• Maintain patient safety in the magnetic environment.
• Capture high-quality anatomical images and verify image quality.
• Screen patients for MR safety prior to procedures.
• Initiate IVs and administer contrast per protocol when applicable.
• Maintain records for accreditation and compliance.

Skills

MRI proficiency

Patient care

Safety awareness

CPR certification

ARRT Radiography certification

Education

Associate degree in Radiologic Technology

ARRT Radiography

ARRT MRI

CPR/BLS certification

Tools

MRI equipment operation

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As an MRI Technologist, you will be responsible for performing high-quality magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examinations to assist in diagnosing medical conditions.

Every day you will prepare patients for scans, operate advanced MRI equipment, ensure patient safety in the magnetic environment, and accurately capture detailed anatomical images.

To be successful, you will demonstrate expert technical proficiency in MRI, meticulous attention to detail for image quality and safety, and excellent patient communication to ensure a comfortable and effective diagnostic experience.

• Utilizes innovative customer service techniques to provide a positive patient care experience for the patient and their family.
• Acts professionally in all dealings with internal and external customers to promote a working environment that focuses on the patient experience.
• Perform complex specialized tasks associated with the operations of high field strength magnets and related equipment to produce special images of specific body parts. Position patients for MRI scans using immobilization and protective equipment as necessary.
• Screen patients for MR safety prior to procedure performance.
• Starts IV's and the injecting of contrast, if applicable per protocol.
• Maintains records for compliance for JACHO and ACR accreditation.

Up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus and $10,000 educational assistance available to external candidates!!

Additional Night and Weekend Pay!!

• Job Requirements*Required
• Associates Other (2 year program) or equivalent, upon hire and
• Graduate of an Accredited School of Radiology, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and
• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT, upon hire and
• Registered Technologist Magnetic Resonance Imaging, within 24 - months

Preferred

• 1-2 years MRI experience

Where You'll Work

CHI Health St. Elizabeth, founded by the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration in 1889, is a full-service, 260-bed, nonprofit regional medical center in Lincoln, Neb. St. Elizabeth specializes in the treatment areas of newborn and pediatric care, women's health, burn and wound, cardiology, oncology, emergency medicine, orthopedics and neuroscience.

Pay Range

$32.30 - $48.05 /hour