MRI Technologist (Weekend Option)

Western Missouri Medical Center; Warrensburg (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg, MO seeks a Radiologic Technologist skilled in MRI to perform MRI exams per protocols, ensure image quality, and maintain patient safety. You will operate MRI equipment, review requisitions, prepare contrast screening, and collaborate with radiologists and staff to deliver accurate diagnoses.

Requires ARRT certification, BLS, and graduation from an accredited Radiologic Technology program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program.
• ARRT registry in Radiology required; MRI registry preferred.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Self-motivated and able to follow hospital policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Review requisitions, check and prepare equipment and supplies.
• Screen patients for allergies to contrast materials and metal implants.
• Explain procedure to patient, position patient, and select appropriate coil.
• Schedule and/or reschedule patients as needed.
• Review images for quality and provide histories to radiologist.
• Monitor patient safety during and after exam.
• Enter exams in RIS and PACS.
• Maintain regular attendance and assist as needed.

Education

ARRT registry in Radiology

ARRT registry in MRI preferred

BLS certification

Tools

PACS

RIS

Job description

Description

PURPOSE STATEMENT

Performs Magnetic Resonance Imaging exams of designated anatomical areas as ordered/directed, according to established protocols.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Review requisitions, check and prepare equipment and supplies.
• Identify and screen patients for possible allergies to contrast materials and metal in body.
• Explain procedure to patient, position patient on table and use appropriate coil for exam.
• Schedule and/or Reschedule patients as needed.
• Review/evaluate completed images for quality, completeness and type of test ordered, provide histories to radiologist for complete diagnosis.
• Monitor patient's condition during and after exam to ensure patients safety.
• Record/label images in sequence and with patient identification and other information required by the Radiologist to make an accurate diagnosis.
• Enter exams in the Radiology Information System and PACS.
• Comply with established department policies, procedures, objectives, and quality.
• Attend in-service and other meetings as required.
• Perform duties of Radiologic Technologist as needed.
• Send images to cloud system.
• Perform other duties as directed by Diagnostic Imaging Director.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program.
• ARRT registry in Radiology required and ARRT registry in MRI is preferred.
• Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work within the established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the hospital/clinic.
• Current AHA or Red Cross BLS is required.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to sit and stand, intermittent 8 to 10 hours a day.
• Must be able to use standard office equipment, including the telephone and computer keyboard.
• Continuously works under pressure of near 100% accuracy while meeting inflexible deadlines.
• Continuously utilizes manual/bi-manual dexterity, near vision, speech, and hearing.
• Frequently stands, walks, sits and utilizes eye/hand coordination and color definition.
• Occasionally reaches above shoulder, regularly required to lift and/or carry up to 40 lbs.
• Occasionally walks on uneven surfaces.