MRI Tech - Weekend Option - Part Time

SSM Health • Lake Saint Louis, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves operating a scanner to obtain images for diagnosing and treating pathologies. Key responsibilities include preparing and positioning patients, selecting appropriate anatomical and technical parameters to produce cross-sectional body images, and performing patient pre-screening, scheduling, and education related to the examination. The MRI Tech will also enter and monitor patient data, transfer images, and prepare and administer contrast media and/or medications in accordance with accepted scope of practice and regulations. Ensuring the prompt submission of high-quality images and documents to PACS, with correct lead markers and patient data/history, is essential. The role requires ensuring equipment is properly functioning and reporting any potential problems or malfunctions to appropriate personnel. Additionally, the MRI Tech assists in maintaining a clean and orderly department, including procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, and film storage areas, and is expected to work in a constant state of alertness and safety.

Requirements

• Completion of a MRI or Radiology Technology program
• One year direct experience
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• ARRT-MR Magnetic Resonance Imaging - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (ARMRIT) - American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT)

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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees