MRI Technologist, Full Time

Southern Illinois Hospital Services•Carbondale, IL

About The Position

Responsible for providing quality MRI imaging services. The technologist prepares and explains exams, performs imaging procedures according to patient assessment, service requests, and imaging protocols, and provides care and safety support throughout the procedure. The role includes preparing contrast agents, educating patients about MRI procedures and contrast media, processing exams for availability on PACS, and ensuring MRI safety for patients, families, coworkers, and others entering MRI zones 3 and 4. The technologist maintains knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and specialty-area procedures; assesses patient needs and supports comfort, hygiene, and range of motion; and collaborates with technical, support, nursing, and medical staff. The role also contributes to the education and oversight of orientees, ancillary staff, and students in collaboration with a manager or education coordinator. The technologist follows applicable professional ethics, organizational and department policies, regulations, and Joint Commission guidelines; reports equipment failures; completes required in-services, competencies, and quality assurance; documents effectively; and takes call as scheduled.

Requirements

Associate degree in Radiology.
ARRT RT(R)(MR) certification.
Must obtain MRI certification within one year of hire.
BLS certification.
One year of technical experience.
One year of lead experience.
CT experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare and explain exams to patients.
Maintain expertise in anatomy, physiology, and pathology relevant to imaging to optimize procedures and ensure patient care and safety.
Perform imaging procedures based on patient status, service requests, and imaging protocols; work under periodic image evaluations and supervision.
Perform all exams pertaining to the specialty area.
Ensure MRI safety precautions for patients, families, coworkers, and others who may encounter MRI zones 3 and 4.
Maintain current knowledge of specialty-area procedures.
Assess patient needs and provide imaging-related support for comfort, hygiene, and range of motion.
Prepare contrast agents for MRI procedures according to procedural guidelines and protocols.
Educate patients about MRI procedures and contrast media, explain procedures, and answer questions.
Promote a team approach through appropriate interaction with technical, support, nursing, and medical staff.
Process exams and make them available on PACS.
Participate in the education and oversight of orientees, ancillary staff, and students in collaboration with a manager or designated education coordinator.
Follow the ARRT Code of Ethics, SIH policies and procedures, Radiology Department policies and procedures, state and federal regulations, and Joint Commission guidelines.
Report equipment failures to Biomed and management immediately and notify appropriate individuals that service is needed.
Complete required in-services and competencies by their due dates and apply the knowledge gained.
Complete required quality assurance in accordance with the American College of Radiology.
Use basic computer knowledge to document effectively.
Take call as scheduled.