MRI Technologist

About the Facility

Aiken Regional Medical Centers, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a 273-bed acute care facility providing quality healthcare to the residents of Aiken and surrounding communities. The hospital has been ranked a top hospital in South Carolina by the Carolina Center for Medical Excellence for its treatment of heart attack, heart failure, and pneumonia. Services include emergency medical care, orthopedic surgeries, maternity, and behavioral health services.

Schedule

7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. On-call shifts required.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner to obtain diagnostic images for physicians.
• Verifies written requests for MRI procedures and instructs patients regarding the process.
• Prepares, positions, and manipulates patients to ensure appropriate placement for imaging.
• Selects appropriate imaging techniques and calibrates console and peripheral hardware as required.
• Obtains images, produces film records, and transfers images to workstations and storage media.
• Performs contrast injections satisfactorily.
• Maintains current knowledge of MRI environmental, patient, and visitor safety as defined by hospital policy, ACR, and The Joint Commission.
• Charges procedures in RMS accurately and immediately after completion.
• Sends images to PACS and verifies availability for interpretation in a timely manner.
• Enters and monitors patient data, maintaining accurate study documentation.
• Performs quality assurance on magnetic resonance equipment and procedures.
• Maintains MRI lab supplies.
• Provides instruction and guidance in MRI procedures to staff in training as assigned.
• Demonstrates clinical knowledge and skill in caring for patients across all age groups, from newborns to geriatric patients.
• Ensures adherence to established departmental policies, objectives, QA programs, and safety standards.
• Performs additional duties as assigned, including obtaining and documenting verbal and telephone orders per facility policy (for ARRT-licensed staff).
• Rotates to other imaging departments as needed; participates in holiday and on-call rotation requirements.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a radiological program or equivalent military training.
• Two (2) years of experience in diagnostic radiology in a healthcare facility.
• One (1) year of experience as an MRI Technologist preferred.

Qualifications

• ARRT registered.
• BLS certification (or obtained within 90 days of employment).
• Current South Carolina license issued by the SC Radiation Quality Standards Association.

Benefits

• Tuition/Certification Reimbursement after 6 months.
• Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries.