RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST MRI

Salina Regional Health Center, Inc.; Abilene (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Salina Regional Health Center, Inc. is seeking an MRI Technologist to perform MRI procedures across all patient populations, while ensuring superior patient service.

The role involves operating MRI equipment, explaining procedures, maintaining patient comfort and safety, and assisting Radiologists as needed in the Radiology Department. The candidate should have graduated from an accredited Radiologic Technology or MRI program and ideally possess ARRT MR certification and relevant licensure.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) program.
• One year hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs MRI procedures on all patient populations with high customer service.
• Operates MRI equipment to produce high-quality images.
• Explains procedures to patients and answers questions; ensures patient comfort and safety.
• Assists Radiologist as needed and positions patients using proper coils.
• Interacts with multiple computer programs and systems daily.

Skills

Customer service

MRI procedures

Equipment operation

Education

Radiologic Technology or MRI program

Job description

The MRI technologist performs MRI procedures on all patient populations (neonate through geriatric) and exhibits superior levels of customer service. The technologist effectively operates MRI equipment to produce quality images in a variety of settings (Radiology Department and the Imaging Center). The technologist explains procedures to the patient, answers questions for the patient, and ensures patient comfort. Regarding patient safety, the technologist will use proper positioning with the appropriate coil and research implanted devices as needed. The technologist adjusts equipment controls to set protocol factors based on knowledge of the procedure and established guidelines. The technologist assists the Radiologist, when necessary. The technologist interacts with numerous computer programs and systems on a daily basis.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) program

One year hospital experience preferred

Required Registration/License/Certification

Registered or registry eligible American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Magnetic Resonance (MR) Certification

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Radiography (R) credential and Kansas State Board of Healing Arts (KSBHA) Radiologic Technologist (LRT) licensure preferred

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within 90 days of date of hire

PRN - As Needed - Day Shift - PRN Mon.-Fri. 7:30am-4pm