MRI Technologist - MRI - Per Diem

Elliot Health System; Manchester (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonuses

403b retirement plan

Disability & life insurance

Accrued time off

Job summary

Elliot Health System is seeking a motivated MRI technologist to join the Radiology department in the United States. The position involves performing magnetic resonance procedures, adhering to ACR and ARRT standards, and producing diagnostic images for interpretation by physicians.

The role requires completion of an approved MRI education program with registry eligibility, ARRT certification or state licensure, and ARRT MRI registry within 36 months.

Qualifications

• MRI education program completion or registry eligibility is required.
• ARRT certification in Radiology, Radiation Therapy, or Nuclear Medicine or valid state licensure.
• MRI Registry with ARRT required within 36 months of employment.
• Ability to obtain BLS during employment.

Responsibilities

• Performs magnetic resonance procedures following ACR and ARRT standards.
• Adheres to preparation, positioning, coil selection and exam sequences per Department Protocol.
• Participates in quality control and QA using the APIE model.
• Maintains knowledge of MRI equipment, computers, EPIC and PACS.
• Prepares/ administers contrast media per Radiology Contrast Policy.
• Recognizes emergencies; initiates codes and provides CPR as needed.
• Records patient symptom history on requisition.

Skills

Imaging experience

MRI education program

ARRT certification

State licensure

ARRT MRI registry within 36 months

BLS certification

Job description

Who We Are:

Here at The Elliot, we truly care about our patients, and providing quality care! Our team is filled with motivated professionals who are always willing to lend a hand and provide support where needed. We are looking for another motivated, hardworking, fun MRI technologist to join our department!

About the Job:

The practice of magnetic resonance is performed by a segment of health care professionals responsible for the use of radiofrequencies (RFs) within a magnetic field on humans for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. A magnetic resonance technologist performs magnetic resonance procedures and related techniques, producing images for the interpretation by, or by the request of, a licensed independent practitioner. It is the magnetic resonance technologist who performs the magnetic resonance examination that creates the images needed for diagnosis

What You’ll Do:

• Performs magnetic resonance procedures based on the American College of Radiology (ACR) "Practice Parameters and Technical Standards" and the ARRT "Standards of Ethics"
• Understands and adheres to the preparation, positioning, coil selection and exam sequences according to the Department Protocol book
• Actively participates in quality control and quality assurance activities using the "APIE" model
• Maintains knowledge of all MRI equipment, computers, EPIC and PACS.
• Prepares and/or administers contract media in accordance with the Radiology Contrast Policy
• Recognizes emergency situations, initiates code procedures, administers first aid/CPR, as needed and in accordance with specific MRI Safety guidelines
• Records patient symptom history on requisition

Who You Are:

• Clinical experience in Diagnostic Imaging Modality, Required
  • OR Completion of an approved MRI education program with registry eligible, Required
• Certification by the ARRT in Radiology, Radiation Therapy or Nuclear Medicine and/or have appropriate state licensure, Required
• Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy licensure, Required
  • MRI Registry with ARRT required within thirty-six (36) months of employment required.
• Ability to obtain BLS during employment

Why You’ll Love Us:

• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
• Short term, long term disability, Accident insurance, & life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral bonuses
• Accrued earned time for full-time & part-time employees
• 403b Retirement plans, with generous employer contributions
• And more!

Work Schedule:

Variable