MRI Technologist I

About the role

MRI technologists operate MRI scanners that take images of patients’ bodies to assist with diagnostic testing. They are responsible for presenting clear images to physicians to provide an accurate diagnosis to a patient. MRI technologists ensure they follow safety standards and explain the MRI process to patients. MRI technologists monitor patients during scanning. They also monitor equipment functions and ensure they capture clear images so physicians can provide an accurate diagnosis. They also recognize abnormalities and irregularities in images and understand the difference between a quality image and one that needs to be retaken.

Responsibilities

• Present clear images to physicians to provide an accurate diagnosis to a patient.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards.
• Explain the MRI process to patients.
• Monitor patients during scanning.
• Monitor equipment functions and ensure clear images are captured.
• Recognize abnormalities and irregularities in images.
• Differentiate between quality and non-quality images.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of radiologic technology.
• Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand, sit, walk, climb stairs, work indoors, work outside in temperature extremes, work from elevated areas, work in confined/cramped spaces, bend at the waist, twist at the waist, squat, perform pinching operations, perform gross motor activities, perform firm grasping, perform fine manipulation, reach overhead, perform repetitive motions, lift and carry 50 lbs., lift/lower objects 50 lbs., lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs., exert up to 50 lbs. of force, maintain 20/40 vision, correct, in one eye or with both eyes, see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance, match or discriminate between colors, determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception, have good peripheral vision capabilities, maintain hearing acuity, with correction, perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements, deal effectively with stressful situations, work rotating shifts, work overtime as required, work in a latex safe environment.

Skills

• Knowledge of MRI equipment and procedures.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Hourly pay grade Health-29.

Schedule

Rotating shifts.

Entity/Organization

Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000883

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-29

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Not specified

FLSA Status

Hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Job Description/Summary

MRI technologists operate MRI scanners that take images of patients’ bodies to assist with diagnostic testing. They are responsible for presenting clear images to physicians to provide an accurate diagnosis to a patient. MRI technologists ensure they follow safety standards and explain the MRI process to patients. MRI technologists monitor patients during scanning. They also monitor equipment functions and ensure they capture clear images so physicians can provide an accurate diagnosis. They also recognize abnormalities and irregularities in images and understand the difference between a quality image and one that needs to be retaken.

Minimum Training and Education

Graduate from an accredited school of radiologic technology.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations

• Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform job functions while standing.
• Ability to perform job functions while sitting.
• Ability to perform job functions while walking.
• Ability to climb stairs.
• Ability to work indoors.
• Ability to work outside in temperature extremes.
• Ability to work from elevated areas.
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces.
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions.
• Ability to bend at the waist.
• Ability to twist at the waist.
• Ability to squat and perform job functions.
• Ability to perform “pinching” operations.
• Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands.
• Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands.
• Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands.
• Ability to reach overhead.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders.
• Ability to fully use both legs.
• Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination.
• Ability to reach in all directions.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted.
• Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. unassisted.
• Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force.

Additional Job Description

Not specified.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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