Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist Eligible - FT, Nights

Prisma Health • Columbia, SC

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About The Position

The MRI Technologist performs MR scanning as directed by the Radiologist and communicates appropriately with physicians and other work-related personnel. The role performs MRI procedures, maintains quality and safety standards, prepares and administers contrast materials within scope of practice, and completes related documentation and computer functions. The position is bonus eligible.

The technologist may provide clinical instruction to staff technologists and students. As needed, the role may prepare staff schedules and coordinate daily workflow. This is a non-management position that reports to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• ARRT registration in Radiology and ARRT MRI registration within one year of hire, or ARMRIT (American Registry of MRI) certification.
• Computer skills, including database use and data entry.
• Mathematical skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform MRI procedures proficiently, including proper patient positioning, coil selection, and use of scanning protocols.
• Complete imaging studies in a timely manner, charge them appropriately, and deliver them to the Radiologist for interpretation as soon as possible.
• Identify patients using two patient identifiers.
• Communicate with patients and medical staff about MR safety questionnaires and relevant clinical history, and obtain completed questionnaires and history to help ensure magnet safety.
• Communicate sedation needs to appropriate medical staff and inform patients and families of delays.
• Prepare scan rooms using approved cleaning protocols, discard sharps appropriately, and maintain supplies and linen.
• Prepare and administer MRI contrast materials within scope of practice as prescribed by a physician or approved Radiology protocol.
• Implement emergency procedures as needed.
• Perform department- and hospital-related computer functions and enter and record data.
• Perform quality control tasks related to equipment and procedures to ensure standards are met.
• Check email each shift to stay informed about organizational, affiliate, and departmental changes and updates.
• Provide clinical instruction to staff technologists and students.
• Prepare staff schedules as needed to ensure appropriate staffing and coordinate daily workflow.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Bonus eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed