MRI Technologist PRN

ScionHealth; Lewiston, Northern (ID, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, Idaho, is recruiting an MRI technologist to perform magnetic resonance imaging in accordance with standards of practice. The role emphasizes safety, education, and precise image acquisition within a team‑oriented culture.

New grads are welcome; the hospital supports training, mentoring, and career growth while offering competitive benefits and a community‑focused workplace. This on‑site position requires ARRT registration and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Must graduate from an JRCRTE‑accredited radiologic technology program.
• ARRT registration is required.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Receive, relay and document orders in the patient’s chart as permitted by policy.
• Prepare patients for procedures and provide education.
• Select protocols and optimize factors while maximizing patient safety.
• Apply ALARA principles to minimize exposure.
• Maintain a safe, clean x‑ray room and equipment.
• Evaluate images for positioning and quality.
• Document clinical history with procedures for licensed practitioners.

Skills

English fluency

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

JRCRTE‑accredited radiologic technology program

Job description

Description

Join St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, Idaho—where nationally recognized quality meets small-town heart. We’re proud to be recognized for excellence and patient safety, including an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, inclusion in Becker’s list of “Great Community Hospitals,” and U.S. News & World Report accolades for maternity care. Here, you’ll find a teamwork-first culture, leaders who support you, and coworkers who genuinely have your back. New grads are welcome—we’re committed to training, mentoring, and helping you build confidence as you grow. And because we know great care starts with taking care of our people, we offer competitive benefits and a workplace you can feel good about. If you’re looking for a place to do meaningful work, build a career, and feel proud serving your community—you belong at St. Joe’s.

Job Summary

Performs magnetic resonance imaging in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

Essential Functions

• Receive, relay and document verbal, facsimile, electronic and/or telephone orders in the patient’s chart as permitted by state and company policies.
• Provide education and prepare patients for procedures.
• Select the appropriate protocol and optimize technical factors while maximizing patient safety.
• Apply principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient, self and others.
• Apply three basic principles of radiation safety: time, distance and shielding.
• Observe patient and machine during procedure and report any unexpected outcomes.
• Clean and disinfect x-ray room and equipment as per infection control policy.
• Evaluate images for proper positioning and determine if additional images will improve the procedure or treatment outcome.
• Evaluate images for technical quality and ensure proper identification is recorded.
• Corroborate a patient’s clinical history with the procedure and ensure information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner.
• Postprocess images and data.
• Verify archival storage of exam data.
• Assist in maintaining medical records while respecting confidentiality and established policy.
• Identify and respond to emergency situations.
• Follow process for managing equipment and physical environment to ensure a safe working environment. Communicate issues, concerns, and opportunities for improvement to immediate supervisor routinely. Work cooperatively as a team member with co-workers in all departments of the hospital.
• Apply principles of patient safety during all aspects of patient care.
• Provide optimal patient care.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Approximate percent of time required to travel 0%.
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned
  

Qualifications

Education

• Graduated from an approved Joint Review Committee of Radiologic Technology program (JRCRTE) and is required to successfully pass the registry that is administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists within one year of post-graduation.

Licenses/Certifications

• The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration.
• Current BLS certification.
• State certifications/licensure as required by the state of practice.

Experience

• One year experience in diagnostic imaging preferred.