MRI Technologist, Full Time

CO01 Southern Illinois Hospital Services Inc.; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tobacco-free campus

Scholarship programs

Job summary

Southern Illinois Healthcare is seeking an MRI Technologist to provide quality MRI imaging services. The role requires an Associate degree in Radiology, ARRT RT(R)(MR) certification within 1 year, and BLS. Experience: 1 year clinical MRI; CT experience preferred.

The position involves preparing exams, ensuring patient safety, maintaining PACS workflows, and education of staff and students. Must adhere to ARRT ethics and SIH policies; shifts available with on-site responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Radiology required.
• ARRT RT(R)(MR) certification within 1 year of hire.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and explains exams to patients.
• Maintains anatomy and physiology knowledge related to imaging to optimize procedures and patient safety.
• Performs imaging procedures based on patient status, service requests, and imaging protocols.
• Ensures MRI safety precautions for patients, families, and staff.
• Maintains knowledge of procedures to perform duties.
• Assesses patient needs and provides imaging-related comfort and support.
• Prepares contrast agents per guidelines.
• Educates patients on MRI procedures and contrast media.

Skills

MRI imaging

CT experience

PACS

Education

Associates degree in Radiology

Job description

Position Summary

Responsible for providing quality MRI imaging services.

Education

Associates degree in Radiology

Licenses and Certification

• ARRT RT(R)(MR) Must be MRI certified within 1 year of hire
• BLS

Experience and Skills

• Technical Experience: 1 year
• Lead: 1 year CT experience

Role Specific Responsibilities

• Prepares and explains exams to patients
• Maintains an expertise in anatomy, physiology and pathology relative to imaging in order to optimize the procedure and ensure patient care/safety.
• Performs imaging procedures based on assessment of the status of the patient, request of the service, and imaging protocols.
• Monitored by periodic Image Evaluations and Supervision.
• Performs all exams that pertain to specialty area
• Ensures MRI Safety precautions to patients, families, co-workers and any other individuals that may encounter MRI zone 3 and 4.
• Maintains current knowledge of procedures in specialty areas in order to perform assigned duties
• Assesses patient’s needs and provides imaging related to comfort, hygiene and range of motion and provides support accordingly.
• Prepares contrast agents, which are utilized for the MRI procedure according to procedural guidelines and protocols.
• Educates patients regarding MRI procedures and contrast media by explaining the procedure and answering questions accordingly.
• Promotes the team approach to providing positive imaging services by appropriately interacting with the technical, support, nursing, and medical staff.
• Process exams and make available on PACS
• Participates in the education/oversight of orientees, ancillary staff and students in collaboration with manager and/or designated education coordinator.
• Displays imaging techniques, patient care and guest relation behaviors in accordance with the ARRT Code of Ethics, SIH Policies and Procedures, Radiology Department Policies and Procedures, State and Federal Regulations, and The Joint Commission guidelines.
• Reports equipment failures to Biomed and management immediately upon identification and notifies proper individuals that service is needed.
• Completes all in-services and competencies by the required date and applies knowledge gained.
• Completes all necessary QA in accordance with the American College of Radiology.
• Possesses basic computer knowledge in order to document effectively.
• Takes call as scheduled

Compensation (Commensurate with experience): $32.44 To $50.28

At Southern Illinois Healthcare, we realize that in order to provide our surrounding communities with excellent care, we must begin by providing our employees with that same care and appreciation. We offer rich opportunities to develop and grow professionally, an environment of excellence in patient care, and the awareness that everything we accomplish is a direct outgrowth of the superb efforts and dedication of our employees. Working to put the right people, exhibiting the right attitude and behaviors, in the right roles is not just a goal, but a priority of Southern Illinois Healthcare.

For the health of you and our patients, SIH and SIH Medical Group campuses are tobacco free.

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SIH is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

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