MRI Technologist PRN at SSM Health summary:
The MRI Technologist operates a scanner to obtain images for diagnosing and treating pathologies. Responsibilities include preparing patients, selecting imaging parameters, monitoring patient data, and ensuring high-quality image submission, while maintaining equipment functionality. Certification as ARRT-R and ARRT-M is required, and the position offers flexible PRN scheduling with relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.
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MO-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis
PRN
Job Highlights:
· Department: MRI
· Schedule:? PRN as needed
· Pay Range starts at: $35 per hr
· Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts?
· Location: SSM St Mary's - St. Louis
ARRT required with MRI certification
Relocation assistance is available for those outside of metro St. Louis. *
* Qualified external candidates only
Job Summary:
Operates a scanner to obtain images used to diagnose and treat of pathologies.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepares and positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately to produce cross-sectional images of the body.
- Performs patient pre-screening, scheduling, and education related to the examination.
- Enters and monitors patient data and transfers images.
- Prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.
- Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
- Ensures equipment is properly functioning. Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel.
- Assists in maintaining a clean, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.
- Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
- Graduate of a radiology program
EXPERIENCE
- 1 year of experience preferred but new grads welcome!
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Constant standing and walking.
- Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
- Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
- Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
- Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
- Frequent lifting/moving of patients.
- Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
- Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
- Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors.
- Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
- Rare kneeling and sitting
CERTIFICATIONS
ARRT-R, and ARRT-M
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Employee
4201010100 Open MRI
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0
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