MRI Technologist - Casual

St Croix Health•St. Croix Falls, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Croix Health is looking for a casual MRI Technologist to join our team!Casual status would work 2-4 shifts/month, day shifts, Monday through Friday. This position is responsible for interpreting a physician’s instructions and explaining MRI procedures to patients. The MRI Technologist changes imaging parameters and selects software options while operating the MRI scanner.

Requirements

Registered by American Registry of Radiological Technologists. (R.T. ARRT)
MRI Certification required
Current WI Radiographer license
BLS required
2 years of experience performing a variety of MRI studies (MSK, Body, Neuro/Angio, and Breast) desired
Experience with IV placement and contrast administration preferred
ACR experience preferred
Thorough knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy of the head, thorax and abdomen, physiology and MRI technology practices and procedures
Familiar with navigating PACS
Ability to multitask, work under pressure while maintaining quality standards
Ability to understand oral and written instructions stated in medical and radiologic terms
Excellent communication and listening skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently with little direction and manage multiple demands and priorities
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Prolonged periods of standing, bending, and reaching
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times

Nice To Haves

Experience with IV placement and contrast administration preferred
ACR experience preferred

Responsibilities

Perform MRI procedures at a technical level requiring minimal supervision.
Assist radiologist as necessary
Assist Lead with development and maintenance of exam protocols.
Enforce MRI safety for patients, visitors, and employees.
Participate in safety plan development and execution
Participate in drills to assess safety protocols
Follow through with patient exams and orders in the RIS, EMR, EHR.
Ensure orders are entered correctly
Enter appropriate charges based on exam (s) completed
Maintain MRI equipment.
Generate and follow up on work orders as necessary
Maintain working relationship with appropriate service engineer and/or physicist
Meet patient needs and conditions for exams.
Partner with relevant physicians to create exam protocols
Work with MRI Lead Radiologic Technologist to ensure that new orders are correctly built in EMR and existing orders are valid and correct
Perform other duties as necessary or required by assignment.
Accept responsibility for students or prospective students placed in imaging department
Share experience and knowledge with future healthcare professionals
Serve as a model professional