MRI Technologist, PRN

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

Job summary

SIH is seeking a Radiology MRI technologist to provide quality MRI imaging services and ensure patient safety. The candidate will prepare exams, explain procedures, and maintain expert knowledge of anatomy relevant to imaging.

The role requires an ARRT MR certification within 1 year of hire and a valid BLS credential. Associates degree in Radiology is required, with 1 year of technical experience and lead CT exposure.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Radiology required.
• ARRT RT(R)(MR) certification within 12 months of hire.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and explains exams to patients.
• Maintains anatomy, physiology, and pathology knowledge for imaging procedures.
• Performs imaging procedures per patient status, service request, and protocols.
• Performs exams within specialty area.
• Ensures MRI safety precautions for patients, families, and staff.
• Maintains current knowledge of procedures in specialty areas.
• Assesses patient needs and provides imaging-related comfort and support.
• Prepares contrast agents per guidelines and protocols.
• Educates patients about MRI procedures and contrast media.
• Promotes teamwork among technologists, staff, and physicians.
• Processes exams and makes them available on PACS.
• Participates in education/oversight of learners with the manager or education coordinator.
• Displays imaging techniques and patient care in line with policies and regulations.
• Reports equipment failures to Biomed and management promptly.
• Completes in-services and competencies by required dates; conducts QA per ACR.

Skills

MRI imaging

CT experience

Patient care

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 To