Magnetic Resonance Imaging MRI Technologist

About the role

Join a team where your work matters-every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you will be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact. Department: Imaging - MRI. Operates a scanner to obtain images used to diagnose and treat of pathologies.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately to produce cross-sectional images of the body.
• Performs patient pre-screening, scheduling, and education related to the examination.
• Enters and monitors patient data and transfers images.
• Prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
• Ensures equipment is properly functioning.
• Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel.
• Assists in maintaining a clean, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Completion of a MRI or Radiology Technology program.
• An MRI credential from ARMRIT or ARRT is required within 12 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA).

Qualifications

• Experience: No experience required.
• Physical Requirements: Constant standing and walking; frequent use of vision and depth perception for near (≤20 in) and far (≥20 ft); frequent use of hearing and speech for oral communication; frequent hearing to distinguish body sounds/alarms; frequent lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling 0‑25 lbs; frequent lifting/moving of patients; frequent reaching, gripping, keyboard use/data entry; occasional lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling 25‑50 lbs; occasional vision to identify/distinguish colors; occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements; rare kneeling and sitting.
• State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin.
• Work Shift: Night Shift (United States of America).
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40.

Benefits

• Sign On Bonus – available for qualified applicants.
• Relocation assistance – available for qualified applicants.

Schedule

Full time nights; Night Shift; 40 hours per week.