MRI Technologist, Full Time

Southern Illinois Healthcare; Carbondale (IL); Hybride; USD 44 000 - 69 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Southern Illinois Healthcare's Memorial Hospital of Carbondale is seeking a full-time MRI Technologist to provide high-quality MRI imaging services. You will work closely with radiologists and staff to ensure accurate exams and patient comfort.

The ideal candidate holds an associate degree in Radiology, ARRT MRT MR certification within 1 year of hire, and at least 1 year of MRI experience with CT lead exposure. BLS is required, and applicants must be willing to participate in ongoing education.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Radiology.
• ARRT RT(R)(MR) MRI certification within 1 year of hire.
• BLS certification required.
• At least 1 year MRI technical experience.
• CT imaging experience preferred for lead role.

Responsabilités

• Prepares and explains exams to patients.
• Maintains expertise in anatomy, physiology and pathology related to imaging.
• Performs MRI procedures per patient status, requests and protocols.
• Ensures MRI safety precautions for patients, families and staff.
• Processes exams and uploads to PACS.
• Educates patients about MRI procedures and contrast media.

Connaissances

MRI imaging

Patient care

MRI safety

CT experience

Formation

Associates degree in Radiology

Description du poste

## MRI Technologist, Full TimeApply: Memorial Hospital of Carbondale: Full time: Posted 28 Days Ago: JR105329**Current SIH employees need to apply for positions through our internal job portal. Log in to Workday to apply through the Jobs Hub.****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):**$32.44To$50.28To access our Benefits Guide/Plan Information, please click the link below:http://www.sih.net/careers/benefits