MRI Technologist I

MUSC Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employment

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Job summary

A major health organization in South Carolina is seeking an MRI Technologist to operate MRI scanners and produce diagnostic images. Responsibilities include monitoring patient safety, explaining the MRI process, and ensuring high-quality images for physicians. Candidates must have graduated from an accredited radiologic technology school and be registered with the ARRT.

Qualifications

• Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• BLS certification from AHA or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Operate MRI scanners and produce diagnostic images.
• Present clear images to physicians and support accurate diagnosis.
• Explain the MRI process to patients and ensure patient comfort.
• Monitor patients during scanning for safety and cooperation.

Skills

Operating MRI scanners

Patient monitoring

Safety standards adherence

Image recognition

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of radiologic technology

Tools

MRI equipment

Job description

Job Description Summary: MRI technologists operate MRI scanners that take images of patients’ bodies to assist with diagnostic testing. They are responsible for presenting clear images to physicians to provide an accurate diagnosis. MRI technologists ensure they follow safety standards, explain the MRI process to patients, monitor patients during scanning, monitor equipment functions, capture clear images, recognize abnormalities and irregularities, and understand when images need to be retaken.

Organization: Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA). Employment type: employee, regular. Pay: hourly. Scheduled weekly hours: 40. Work shift: not specified.

Responsibilities:

• Operate MRI scanners and produce diagnostic images.
• Present clear images to physicians and support accurate diagnosis.
• Explain the MRI process to patients and ensure patient comfort.
• Monitor patients during scanning for safety and cooperation.
• Monitor equipment functions to ensure image quality.
• Recognize abnormalities/irregularities in images.
• Determine when an image must be retaken.

Minimum Training and Education:

• Graduate from an accredited school of radiologic technology.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations:

• Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association (AHA) or equivalent, or American Red Cross CPR/AED professional rescuer certification.
• Copy of academic degree or transcript required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform job functions while standing (continuous).
• Ability to perform job functions while sitting (continuous).
• Ability to perform job functions while walking (continuous).
• Ability to climb stairs (infrequent).
• Ability to work indoors (continuous).
• Ability to work outside in temperature extremes (infrequent).
• Ability to work from elevated areas (frequent).
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces (frequent).
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions (infrequent).
• Ability to bend at the waist (continuous).
• Ability to twist at the waist (frequent).
• Ability to squat and perform job functions (frequent).
• Ability to perform “pinching” operations (frequent).
• Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands (continuous).
• Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands (continuous).
• Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands (continuous).
• Ability to reach overhead (frequent).
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders (continuous).
• Ability to fully use both legs (continuous).
• Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination (frequent).
• Ability to reach in all directions (continuous).
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted (infrequent).
• Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted (infrequent).
• Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (infrequent).
• Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force (frequent).
• Ability to maintain vision (20/40 corrected, one eye, or both).
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance (continuous).
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors (continuous).
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception (continuous).
• Good peripheral vision capabilities (continuous).
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction (continuous).
• Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations (continuous).
• Ability to work rotating shifts (frequent).
• Ability to work overtime as required (frequent).
• Ability to work in a latex safe environment (continuous).

Additional Notes:

Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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