MRI Technologist - St. Francis Eastside

Bon Secours Mercy Health•Greenville, SC

13h

About The Position

The MRI Technologist is responsible for daily MRI modality operations and performs magnetic resonance imaging according to established protocols and physician requests, working under the direction of radiologists and other physicians. The role includes operating MRI systems and associated equipment, selecting scan parameters and pulse sequences, obtaining and manipulating images, administering contrast agents, and performing quality assurance and quality-control activities. The technologist applies MRI safety principles and maintains controlled access to the magnet room and Zones 2, 3, and 4. The position also provides direct patient care, including verifying patient identity and relevant information, explaining procedures, obtaining and documenting history and consent when applicable, screening for metal safety, and ensuring patient comfort, privacy, and safety. The technologist monitors patients and equipment, reports changes or malfunctions, and troubleshoots equipment when needed. Additional duties include supporting the education of students and orientation of new staff, collaborating with other modalities and departments, and participating in performance-improvement projects and agency audits.

Requirements

MRI registry from an accredited organization (ARRT) or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) certification is required.
ARRT certification and registration in Diagnostic Radiology is required, or qualifying registration as a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS/ARRT(S)) or Registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMTCB).
BLS Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association is required at hire for Roper St. Francis Healthcare locations; for BSMH it is preferred at hire and required before independent patient care.
Ability to draw logical conclusions and apply problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
Highly organized thinking and knowledge of medical terminology.
Flexibility and ability to adapt to change.
Proactively assist physicians and patients with examinations and procedures.
Document unusual activities and obtain and document appropriate patient history.
Educate patients about examinations and contrast injections.
Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
Follow OSHA standards and universal precautions.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree from an ARRT-accredited institute.
State licensure, unless required by the state where the job is performed.
Advanced MRI Registry (MR); otherwise, obtain it within two years.
One year of experience in an MRI department in a hospital setting.
EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training.
Picture archiving and communication system (PACS) training.

Responsibilities

Complete assigned tasks within an appropriate timeframe and adapt to workload fluctuations.
Select and operate the MRI system, surface coils, physiologic gating devices, and associated equipment.
Apply MRI safety principles to minimize risk to patients, self, and others.
Position patients, enter patient information, select scan parameters, and perform scans according to established protocols and physician requests.
Perform IV injections, care for existing IVs, and administer procedure-specific magnetic contrast agents.
Manipulate images using available computer functions to visualize the desired anatomy.
Perform quality assurance tests and oversee quality-control duties and maintenance.
Maintain clinical competency as required by the department.
Evaluate patients, verify patient identity and procedure information, explain procedures, and obtain and record patient history and consent when applicable.
Screen patients for metal safety and ensure patient comfort, privacy, and safety during procedures.
Monitor patients and medical equipment during examinations, report changes to patient care services, and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions when a service engineer is unavailable.
Participate in educating students and orienting new staff.
Participate in performance-improvement projects and assist the department in successful federal, state, and local agency audits.
Select appropriate pulse sequences while considering established protocols and other factors affecting data acquisition.
Maintain controlled access to the magnet room and Zones 2, 3, and 4.
Work closely with other modalities and departments.