Outpatient MRI Technologist - Mt. Pleasant (Variable hours available)-2
Position Purpose
The Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (MRI) reports to the site supervisor and the radiology manager. Under general supervision, the MRI Technologist performs high-quality MRI examinations in accordance with established protocols on patient populations for physician interpretation. Other duties as deemed necessary.
Requirements
Graduated from an accredited school of imaging. Registry eligible by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or the American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) in MRI. Must obtain registry within 1 year of hire. Must be able to produce very high-quality special imaging with little supervision. Must be able to function effectively in a team-oriented environment. Must be familiar with age-specific criteria. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider. Proactively maintains and renews ARRT, state license, BLS, PPD, respirator fit test, and POC training.
Graduated from an accredited imaging program. Registry eligible ARRT(MR) Must obtain MRI registration within 1 year of hire date.
Skills
- General MRI exams, implants, elastography, and defecography. Rotate to other locations as needed for training/staffing.
Entity
University Medical Associates (UMA)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Cost Center
CC002017
UMA AMB RADI East Cooper Clinic-Radiology
CC
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Grade
Health-28
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Not specified
Ability to Perform Job Functions
While standing - Continuous
While sitting - Infrequent
While walking - Continuous
Climb ladders/step stools - Frequent to Infrequent
Indoors - Continuous
From elevated areas, specifically step stools - Frequent to Infrequent
In confined/cramped spaces - Infrequent
Bend at the waist - Frequent
Twist at the waist - Frequent
Squat and perform job functions - Frequent
Pinch operations - Frequent
Use both hands/arms - Continuous
Perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders - Continuous
Use both legs - Continuous
Reach in all directions - Continuous
Maintain tactile sensory functions - Continuous
Maintain good olfactory sensory function - Continuous
Lift and carry, up to 200 feet, 50lbs, unassisted - Continuous
Lift patients and move patients to 350lbs (+/-), assisted - Continuous
Lift objects from floor level to height of 72 inches, to 50lbs, unassisted - Continuous
Lower objects, to 50lbs (+/-), from height of 72 inches, unassisted - Continuous
Push/pull objects/patients to 350lbs (+/-), unassisted - Continuous
Maintain 20/40 vision, corrected - Continuous
See and recognize objects close at hand - Continuous
See and recognize objects at a distance - Continuous
Match or discriminate between colors - Continuous
Determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception - Continuous
Good peripheral vision capabilities - Continuous
Maintain hearing acuity, with correction - Continuous
Hear and understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet - Continuous
Perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements - Continuous
Qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually - Not specified
Additional New Requirements
- Deal effectively with stressful situations.
- Must possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Computer literacy.
- Ability to work overtime as required.
- Ability to learn and use new processes, tools, and equipment as required.
Education
Graduation from an accredited school of radiologic technology.
Work Experience
0-2 years of modality specific experience required.
Registration/Certifications
- Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
- ARRT MRI registration required within one year.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred.
Additional Job Description
(NOTE: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: 1) Continuous – 6-8 hours per shift; 2) Frequent – 2-6 hours per shift; 3) Infrequent – 0-2 hours per shift)
Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous)
Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Infrequent)
Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous)
Ability to climb ladders/step stools. (Frequent to Infrequent)
Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
Ability to work from elevated areas, specifically step stools. (Frequent to Infrequent)
Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent)
Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Frequent)
Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent)
Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent)
Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent)
Ability to perform ‘pinching’ operations. (Frequent)
Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous)
Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous)
Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)
Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous)
Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous)
Ability to lift and carry, up to 200 feet, 50lbs, unassisted. Ability to lift patients and move patients to 350lbs (+/-), assisted. Ability to lift objects from floor level to height of 72 inches, to 50lbs, unassisted. Ability to lower objects, to 50lbs (+/-), from height of 72 inches, unassisted. Ability to push/pull objects/patients to 350lbs (+/-), unassisted. Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. (Continuous)
Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous)
Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous)
Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)
Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)
Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
Ability to hear and understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet. Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)
Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually. (Not specified)