MRI Safety Officer Radiology Tech (MRSO)

BJC HealthCare • St. Louis, MO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

BJC HealthCare System is hiring a Full-Time MRI Safety Officer (MRSO) Technologist for Barnes-Jewish Hospital MRI department. This is primarily an MRSO position (approximately 90%), with a small component of MRI scanning (about 10%). The MRI Safety Officer (MRSO) collaborates with department leadership and MRI Medical Director to ensure that MRI safety-related policies, procedures, and education is maintained and implemented in accordance with safe practices and regulatory compliance. The MRSO is ultimately responsible for MRI safety under the guidance and direction of the MRI Medical Director. Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. At Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technolgists find the kind of fast-paced environment that will test their professional judgment and critical thinking skills, and encourage tremendous growth. It's an exhilarating place to build a radiology technician career. Here, you'll work with world-renowned surgeons and radiologists and the latest radiographic technologies and treatments. In fact, people from all over the nation and the world come to Barnes-Jewish for our diagnostic imaging resources.

Requirements

• Associate degree or higher.
• Certification as a Registered Technologist in Radiography (R.T.(R)) and in MRI (R.T.(MR)) through ARRT or equivalent.
• Certified MRI Safety Officer (MRSO) — certification required.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience as an MRI Technologist, with a strong understanding of MRI safety protocols.
• Knowledge of MRI equipment, safety standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication and patient-care skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Associate or Trade School Equi
• 2-5 years experience
• MRSO certification
• R.T.(MR) certification

Nice To Haves

• 5-10 years experience
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring the safe operation of MRI equipment while maintaining compliance with all safety protocols.
• The MRSO collaborates with radiology leadership to develop, implement, and monitor safety policies and procedures related to MRI procedures and equipment.
• Serve as the designated MRI Safety Officer (MRSO), overseeing safety protocols related to MRI environment.
• Conduct safety assessments, monitor for hazards, and enforce safety policies related to MRI procedures, equipment, and patient care.
• Oversees activities involving MRI equipment, including but not limited to, ensuring that appropriate measures are in place to minimize risks to all persons in the MRI environment, testing and labeling of all equipment that will be utilized in MRI Zones III and IV, and providing education and training on MRI safety related topics to Level 1 and Level 2 personnel (including students).
• Serves as the subject matter expert for MRI safety related inquiries and ensures appropriate completion of safety screening and education for Level 1 and Level 2 personnel that require admittance into the MRI environment.
• Coordination, scheduling, implant research, and help facilitate daily workflow for active device management (ie: pacemakers, stimulators).
• Participates in the MRI safety program and is responsible for assisting with department projects, protocols, and implant research. Collaborates with physicist/MRSE/MRMD as needed.
• Maintains core MRI scanning competencies and is required to provide patient care as part of their daily duties.
• The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

What This Job Offers

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