MRI Technologist, PRN

Southern Illinois Healthcare; Carbondale, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, part of Southern Illinois Healthcare, seeks an MRI Technologist for PRN/Part-time coverage. The role includes preparing patients, conducting MRI scans, and applying safety protocols to ensure high-quality imaging and patient care.

ARRT MR certification and BLS are required, with MRI-specific training available if needed. Experience with CT is a plus; the team collaborates closely with nursing and radiology staff, and participation in QA and education activities

Qualifications

• Prepares and explains exams to patients.
• Maintains an expertise in anatomy, physiology and pathology relative to imaging to optimize procedures and ensure patient care/safety.
• Performs imaging procedures based on assessment of patient status, service request, and imaging protocols.
• Monitors by periodic Image Evaluations and Supervision.
• Ensures MRI Safety precautions to patients, families, co-workers and others in MRI zone 3 and 4.
• Assesses patient needs and provides imaging-related comfort, hygiene and range of motion support.
• Prepares contrast agents per procedural guidelines.
• Educates patients regarding MRI procedures and contrast media.
• Promotes team approach with staff across departments.
• Processes exams and makes available on PACS.
• Participates in education/oversight of orientees and students.
• Completes QA per American College of Radiology.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality MRI imaging services.
• Operates MRI equipment and safety protocols.
• Explains exams to patients and prepares them for procedures.
• Maintains knowledge of anatomy and imaging procedures.
• Performs exams in the specialty area as assigned.
• Reports equipment failures and coordinates with Biomed.

Skills

MRI imaging

ARRT RT(R)(MR)

BLS

MRI safety

Anatomy knowledge

Education

Associates degree in Radiology

Job description

## MRI Technologist, PRNApply: Memorial Hospital of Carbondale: Part time: Posted 29 Days Ago: JR105268**Current SIH employees need to apply for positions through our internal job portal. Log in to Workday to apply through the Jobs Hub.****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):**$32.44To$50.28To access our Benefits Guide/Plan Information, please click the link below:http://www.sih.net/careers/benefits