Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technician II

SSM Health • MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand, MO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Radiologist, Director, and Manager performs diagnostic medical imaging by magnetic resonance including Cardiac MRI, Interoperative MRI or invasive procedures.

Requirements

• High school, Associates degree preferred or Graduate of Accredited MR program and MR Certification eligible
• Must have applicable MR experience with various advanced magnetic resonance imaging equipment, 1-3 years MR experience in a level 1 trauma facility preferred, previous academic facility experience preferred
• BLS, ARRT, additional certification in MR preferred or Graduate of Accredited MR program. Those without ARRT and Graduates of an accredited MR program will be given twelve (12) months to obtain the MR certification as a condition of employment.
• Exposure to blood and body fluid.
• Exposure to blood borne pathogens and other biological hazards.
• Subject to varying or unpredictable situations.
• Occasionally subject to irregular hours.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods.
• Ability to lift, push and pull 100 plus pounds
• Ability to move transfer patients.
• Ability to deal with strenuous and physical activity daily in lifting, pulling, pushing, patients, radiographic equipment cassettes and/or supplies.
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• ARRT-MR Magnetic Resonance Imaging - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree preferred
• 1-3 years MR experience in a level 1 trauma facility preferred
• previous academic facility experience preferred
• additional certification in MR preferred
• Those without ARRT and Graduates of an accredited MR program will be given twelve (12) months to obtain the MR certification as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Performs magnetic resonance imaging examinations.
• Observes established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Prepares written documentation as required by the profession and the department.
• Uses Hospital/Radiology system according to established policy.
• Follows hospital and radiology policies: handles bio-hazardous waste appropriately, and follows safety and infection control policies.
• Practices according to safety and infection control policies.
• Provides service excellence to the customers of Saint Louis University Hospital by delivering timely, high quality care in a courteous, and respectful manner.
• Incorporates Quality Assessment into one’s daily work.
• Provides age-appropriate care to: Infant, Child, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric.
• Provides specialized care to patients at high risk for injury.
• Uses communication effectively with others, medical staff, co-workers and patients.
• Participates in continuing education.
• Attends meetings as required and participates committees as directed.
• Explain procedures and provide information to customers.
• Present self professionally.
• Maintains environment conductive to good customer relations.
• Respect customer privacy and confidentiality.
• Improve the waiting experience.
• Respond quickly to requests and complaints.
• Demonstrates practices of teamwork.

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree