MRI Technologist, Full Time, Weekend Option

CO01 Southern Illinois Hospital Services Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Illinois Healthcare is seeking an MRI technologist to deliver high-quality imaging services. The role includes patient preparation, explaining procedures, and performing MR imaging in accordance with protocols and safety standards.

The candidate will ensure patient comfort, handle contrast agents as required, and participate in ongoing education to maintain imaging excellence and safety across the department.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Radiology required.
• ARRT RT(R)(MR) license/certification required.
• BLS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and explains exams to patients.
• Maintains expertise in anatomy, physiology and pathology related to imaging to optimize procedures and ensure patient care/safety.
• Performs imaging procedures based on patient status, service requests, and imaging protocols.
• Monitors imaging quality through evaluations and supervision.
• Performs exams pertaining to the specialty area.
• Ensures MRI safety precautions for patients, families, staff, and others in MRI zones 3 and 4.
• Maintains current knowledge of procedures in the specialty area.
• Assesses patient needs and provides imaging-related comfort and support.
• Prepares contrast agents according to guidelines.
• Educates patients about MRI procedures and contrast media.
• Collaborates with team to ensure positive imaging services.

Skills

MRI imaging

CT experience

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)
• BLS Experience

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

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

About Us

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.

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We are excited you are here and are proud to offer experiential learning opportunities for students at every stage of career development.

As a student at SIH, you will see first-hand how the work we are doing supports OUR MISSION: to improve the health and well-being of all the people in the communities we serve.

Your future is bright, and we are honored that you chose SIH to be part of your career journey.

Equal Opportunity

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