MRI Technologist (PRN)

Medical University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) seeks an MRI technologist to operate MRI scanners and obtain high-quality images for diagnostic purposes. Coordinate with physicians, explain procedures, and ensure patient safety and comfort during scans.

Responsibilities include monitoring patients, verifying image quality, and adhering to ARRT standards and BLS requirements as part of a team in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required (AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers or Red Cross CPR/AED).
• Copy of academic degree or transcript required.

Responsibilities

• Operate MRI scanners to capture diagnostic-quality images.
• Ensure safety standards and explain MRI process to patients.
• Monitor patients during scanning and verify image quality for accurate diagnosis.

Skills

MRI imaging

ARRT certification

BLS certification

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of radiologic technology

Job description

Job Description Summary

Specialize in magnetic resonance imaging scanners. They inject patients with contrast media, such as a dye, so that the images will show up on the scanner. The scanners use magnetic fields in combination with the contrast agent to produce images that a physician can use to diagnose medical problems.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

PRN

Cost Center

CC000884 COL - MRI Imaging (NMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-28

Scheduled Weekly Hours

12

Job Description

Required License Certification and Registration:Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Current Basic Life Support (BLS)required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider. Copy of academic degree or transcriptrequired.

Description:MRI technologistsoperateMRI scanners that take images of patients’ bodies toassistwith diagnostic testing. Theyare responsible forpresenting clear images to physicians to providean accuratediagnosis to a patient. MRI technologists ensure theyare followingsafety standards and explain the MRI process to patients.MRI technologistsmonitorpatients during scanning. They alsomonitorequipment functions and ensure they capture clear images so physicians can providean accuratediagnosis. They also recognize abnormalities and irregularities in images and understand the difference between a quality image and one that needs to be retaken.

FLSA:Hourly

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:Graduation from an accredited school of radiologic technology.

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.) 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" unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent) Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient thatcan notassistin the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100additionalpounds,assistancewill berequiredfrom another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of forceisneeded to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of forceisrequired topush a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability tomaintain20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objectsclose at handor at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability todeterminedistance/relationship betweenobjects;depthperception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability tomaintainhearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations)

Additional Job Description

Required License Certification and Registration:Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Current Basic Life Support (BLS)required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider. Copy of academic degree or transcriptrequired.

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