MRI Technologist, Full Time, Day Shift

sih; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

SIH in Carbondale, IL seeks an MRI Technologist to provide high-quality imaging services. You will prepare patients, operate MRI equipment, and ensure safety and accuracy according to protocols.

Requirements include an Associates degree in Radiology, ARRT MR certification within 1 year of hire, and BLS. At least 1 year of tech experience, including CT; familiarity with PACS and collaborating with the imaging team is expected.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepares and explains MRI exams to patients.
• Maintains anatomy/physiology knowledge to optimize imaging.
• Performs MRI procedures per patient status and protocols.
• Ensures MRI safety for patients and staff.
• Processes exams and archives to PACS.
• Takes call as scheduled.

Skills

MRI imaging

CT experience

Education

Associates degree in Radiology

Tools

PACS

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