MRI Technologist

Job Summary

Up to $20,000 Sign On Bonus for Qualified Candidates
Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits including:
Supportive work culture
Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage
Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account
Instant pay is available for qualifying positions
Paid Time Off Accrual Bank
Opportunities for growth and advancement
Tuition assistance/reimbursement
Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions
Flexible scheduling

Essential Functions

• Ensures no ferrous metal objects are taken into the scan room.
• Properly positions coil and patient to obtain the best image quality.
• Handles coils with care. Pads placed where necessary for patient comfort.
• Routes all IV lines and monitoring cables safely in and out of the magnet bore.
• Selects scanning parameters based on established protocol and on information obtained from patient history, chart, requisition, and previous exams.
• Prepares and administers correct amount of contrast, using aseptic techniques as outlined in the Infection Control manual.
• Able to start and maintain IV lines. Documents appropriately in patients chart.
• Serves patients of all ages.
• Routes all IV lines and monitoring cables safely in and out of the magnet bore.
• Reports malfunctions to service representative by logging a service call and notifies charge technologist and/or supervisor.
• Develops and maintains teamwork.
• Demonstrates willingness to learn new procedures and accepts additional responsibilities.
• Is on time and prepared to work scheduled hours.
• Competently works within required computer programs (i.e. PACs, RIS, Vrad) as well as manual downtime processes.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Additional Requirements

• Education - High School Diploma/GED Equivalent: General Studies Graduate
• Radiology Program Certification - Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Certification - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Completion of MRI Registry within 12 months of hire.

Preferred Education

• Associates: Related Field

Experience

• 1+ years of Radiographer Experience

Scheduling Requirements

• Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.

Physical Requirements

• Heavy work - exerting up to 25 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or up to 50 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time), and/or up to 100 pounds of force occasionally (up to 33% of the time), and or up to 100 pounds of force rarely to move objects.
• Physical demands include possible exposure to radiation and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances.