Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist II

MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital

About the Role

Under the direction of the Radiologist, Director, and Manager, performs diagnostic medical imaging by magnetic resonance including Cardiac MRI, Interoperative MRI, or invasive procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs magnetic resonance imaging examinations (40% of time):
  • Assesses situations, considers alternatives, and chooses appropriate courses of action.
  • Provides MR safety screening for 100% of patients, visitors, and staff prior to entering MR rooms.
  • Responds to changes in workload efficiently.
  • Conducts duties in accordance with departmental standards.
  • Communicates technical information clearly to patients, families, and visitors.
  • Produces consistent, high-quality images.
  • Serves as a resource to co-workers.
  • Assesses vein/site selection and initiates venipuncture per established standards; documents accordingly.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy, recognizes abnormalities, and alerts radiologists as needed.
  • Maintains professional and respectful interactions with coworkers to promote a culture of safety.
  • Proficiently utilizes the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Observes departmental policies, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control standards (2% of time):
  • Runs quality control procedures, evaluates results, and makes corrections.
  • Notifies supervisor of quality issues.
  • Demonstrates cooperation and professionalism across hospital areas.
  • Reports problems affecting patient exam outcomes.
• Prepares written documentation as required (3% of time):
  • Provides documentation per professional and departmental requirements.
  • Accurately uses the Kronos time clock system.
• Uses Hospital/Radiology systems according to policy (3% of time):
  • Inputs and retrieves information from HIS/Radiology systems correctly.
  • Recognizes and reports computer malfunctions.
  • Provides training and direction to staff as needed.
  • Maintains patient confidentiality.
  • Performs 3D workstation duties as required.
• Follows hospital and radiology safety and infection control policies (2% of time):
  • Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
  • Adheres to safety and infection control policies.
  • Disposes of bio-hazardous waste properly.
  • Uses protective equipment as needed.
  • Follows dress code and wears ID badge at all times.
  • Respects patient confidentiality.
• Practices safety and infection control (5% of time):
  • Follows universal precautions and hazardous waste disposal guidelines.
  • Maintains a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment.
  • Reports risk management concerns.
  • Completes all annual mandatory training (e.g., safety/fire, bloodborne pathogens, TB, age-appropriate care).
  • Works in a constant state of alertness.
• Provides service excellence (5% of time):
  • Delivers timely, high-quality, courteous, and respectful care.
  • Recognizes and considers diverse needs (culture, religion, disability).
  • Demonstrates teamwork with other departments and coworkers.
  • Provides emotional support and alleviates fear and anxiety.
  • Dresses professionally and answers questions knowledgeably.
  • Works collaboratively with other departments.
  • Discusses information privately and avoids gossip.
• Incorporates Quality Improvement (QI) into daily work (5% of time):
  • Responsibly utilizes resources and reports equipment issues.
  • Recommends efficiency improvements to managers.
  • Reviews departmental PI, OA, and QC monthly.
  • Provides data for monthly Performance Improvement.
• Provides age-appropriate care (Infant, Child, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric):
  • Demonstrates knowledge of normal growth and development.
  • Assesses and interprets age-specific data to identify patient needs.
  • Uses age-appropriate communication skills.
  • Involves family or significant others in decision-making.
  • Provides services tailored to the age groups served.
  • Assesses population-specific needs (e.g., language).
• Provides specialized care to high-risk patients (<1% of time):
  • Restraint Care:
    • Evaluates alternatives to restraints before application.
    • Applies restraints per approved procedures.
    • Monitors and assesses patient response during restraint.
    • Provides timely patient care (toileting, skin care, hydration).
    • Removes restraints as soon as possible.
  • Pain Management:
    • Assesses pain on admission and during reassessments.
    • Incorporates cultural/spiritual beliefs into pain management.
    • Implements pain management techniques, focusing on prevention.
    • Includes patient/family in developing pain management plans.
    • Considers alternative pain control methods (massage, repositioning, music therapy).
  • Abuse Assessment:
    • Recognizes abuse criteria and incorporates into assessments.
    • Reports signs of abuse/neglect to physicians and Risk Management.
    • Recommends appropriate consultations (psychiatric, Social Work).
• Uses communication effectively (5% of time):
  • Communicates ideas clearly and succinctly.
  • Displays initiative and enthusiasm for non-routine duties.
  • Serves as a resource person for the department.
  • Explains procedures to patients/families in understandable terms.
• Participates in continuing education (2% of time):
  • Attends orientations and accumulates required continuing education hours per ARRT guidelines.
  • Provides in-services as necessary.
  • Documents current ARRT status.
• Attends meetings and participates in committees as directed (1% of time):
  • Attends required meetings and committees.
  • Documents attendance at outside meetings.
• Explains procedures and provides information to customers (2% of time):
  • Explains treatments/procedures, including purpose, prep, expectations, and time required.
  • Uses lay terms and avoids technical jargon.
  • Invites questions and secures patient permission before proceeding.
• Presents self professionally (2% of time):
  • Wears ID badge above the waist with picture visible.
  • Follows dress code.
  • Limits conversations in customer presence to work-related topics.
  • Avoids discussing internal issues, personal problems, or conflicts in public.
  • Publicly supports the organization, colleagues, and physicians.
  • Avoids offensive jokes, language, or literature.
• Maintains an environment conducive to good customer relations (5% of time):
  • Keeps work areas clean, orderly, and free of clutter.
  • Removes soiled linens immediately.
  • Reports maintenance needs or safety concerns promptly.
  • Follows paging policy and controls noise levels.
  • Understands and meets cultural needs.
  • Assists lost or confused customers.
• Respects customer privacy and confidentiality (5% of time):
  • Keeps curtains/doors closed during procedures.
  • Knocks before entering or asks permission to enter curtained areas.
  • Ensures patients are covered appropriately during transport.
  • Conducts private interviews discreetly.
  • Avoids discussing patient information in public areas.
  • Accesses only necessary patient charts.
  • Asks patients if they want family/guests to leave during procedures.
• Improves the waiting experience (5% of time):
  • Greets customers and informs them of estimated wait times; offers alternatives if waits are long.
  • Explains reasons for waits and next steps.
  • Offers comfort measures (beverages, blankets, magazines) when appropriate.

Requirements

• Completion of a Radiology program.
• ARRT-R credential.
• ARMRIT or ARRT-MR credential within 12 months of hire date (MRI cross-training provided).

Benefits

• 100% tuition benefit for additional certifications for full-time employees.