MRI Technologist: Expert Imaging & Patient Care

Southern Illinois Medical Services NFP; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Illinois Medical Services NFP is seeking an MRI Technologist to provide high-quality imaging services in Carbondale, IL. The role requires an Associates degree in Radiology and ARRT MR certification, with MRI certification expected within one year of hire, plus BLS.

The candidate should have about one year of technical experience, including CT lead exposure, and be able to educate patients while maintaining safety and imaging protocol standards.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Radiology and ARRT MR certification required.
• MRI certification within 1 year of hire.
• BLS required.
• 1 year technical experience; CT lead experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and explains exams to patients.
• Maintains knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology to optimize imaging and ensure patient safety.
• Performs imaging procedures based on patient status, service request, and imaging protocols.
• Performs all exams in the specialty area.
• Ensures MRI safety precautions for patients, families, co-workers and others.
• Maintains current knowledge of procedures in specialty areas.
• Assesses patient needs and supports comfort, hygiene and range of motion.
• Prepares contrast agents per guidelines and protocols.
• Educates patients regarding MRI procedures and contrast media.
• Promotes team approach with technical, support, nursing and medical staff.
• Processes exams and makes them available on PACS.
• Participates in education/oversight of orientees and staff.
• Displays imaging techniques and patient care in line with ethics and regulations.
• Reports equipment failures to Biomed and management promptly.
• Completes in-services and competencies by the required date.
• Completes QA per American College of Radiology.
• Takes call as scheduled.

Skills

MRI imaging

Image quality optimization

Patient preparation

Education

Associates degree in Radiology

ARRT RT(R)(MR) MRI certification

BLS

Job description

Southern Illinois Medical Services NFP is seeking an MRI Technologist to provide high-quality imaging services in Carbondale, IL. The role requires an Associates degree in Radiology and ARRT MR certification, with MRI certification expected within one year of hire, plus BLS.

The candidate should have about one year of technical experience, including CT lead exposure, and be able to educate patients while maintaining safety and imaging protocol standards.