MRI Tech (Mid-Shift)

Job Description

The MRI Technologist performs and supervises all activities of Magnetic Resonance Imaging procedures and ensures accuracy in securing MRIs ordered by physicians for diagnostic purposes. They ensure the Radiology department meets accreditation/organization standards and achieves the SRHS objectives. The MRI Technologist assists with the development and revision of policies, procedures, and protocols as requested. They operate equipment requiring detailed concentration for extended periods of time, stock an adequate inventory of supplies, and maintain quality control of procedures and quality assurance of equipment.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited, state-approved School of Radiologic Technology required.
• Licensed by the Mississippi State Department of Health required.
• MRI registry preferred.
• Maintain a minimum of 24 ECE points in each two-year period as required by the ARRT in Radiology.
• Must complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer.

Experience

• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience as a Technologist in Radiology required; MRI experience preferred.

Physical Demands

• Work is moderately active: involves sitting with frequent requirements to move about the office, move about the facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service area.
• Work involves exerting a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Work involves using many physical motions in performing daily work activities; subject to exposure of body fluids, sputum and tissues, which may carry the hazard of infectious disease.
• Work involves using repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard.
• Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound.
• Work requires close visual and acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision.
• Must be able to be active for extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue.
• Must be able to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may be instituted according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts or weekends.

Mental Demands

• Demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision-making abilities.
• Demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels.
• Meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.

Special Demands

• Possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette.
• Possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word.
• Apply appropriate professional skills to a patient population of all ages.