MRI Technologist - PRN

Hospital Sisters Health System•O'Fallon, IL

15d•$33 - $57•Onsite

About The Position

HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital is seeking a PRN MRI Technologist to join its Imaging team. Under the direction of the radiologist, the technologist performs high-quality MRI procedures to assist physicians in diagnosing and treating patients. The role involves providing exceptional patient care, following physician orders, accurately positioning patients, preparing and operating MRI equipment, and ensuring quality images are obtained for interpretation. Candidates at the MRI Technologist I and MRI Technologist II levels will be considered, and new graduates are encouraged to apply. Placement and compensation depend on experience, qualifications, and meeting the position requirements. The position is in the MRI department at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O'Fallon, Illinois. It is PRN, with rotating day and evening shifts according to department needs. Typical day coverage is 6:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; evening coverage can range from 2:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m. Shifts of 8, 10, or 12 hours may be accommodated based on candidate preference and department needs. There are no required on-call responsibilities, although availability to assist with call coverage when able is preferred. For MRI Technologist II, an associate degree in allied health, applied/radiologic science, or a certificate program is required, as is two years of MRI experience. Applicants must hold one of the specified ARRT or ARMRIT MRI-related credentials and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. For MRI Technologist I, an associate degree in allied health, applied/radiologic science, or a certificate program is required. One year of Radiology Technology experience is preferred. Applicants must be certified or registry eligible through one of the specified ARRT or ARMRIT routes; certification must be obtained within six months of hire or transfer. For applicants certified through ARRT, MRI certification/registry is preferred. BLS is required.

Requirements

Associate degree in allied health, applied/radiologic science, or completion of a certificate program.
For MRI Technologist II: two years of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) experience.
For MRI Technologist II: one of the following is required: ARRT R.T.(R) with an MRI (MR) credential; ARRT R.T.(MR); or ARMRIT Registered Technologist certification.
For MRI Technologist I: certification or registry eligibility as an ARRT R.T.(R) or R.T.(MR), or as an ARMRIT Registered Technologist.
MRI Technologist I certification must be obtained within six months of hire or transfer.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
Follow physician orders and accurately position patients.

Nice To Haves

New graduates are encouraged to apply.
For MRI Technologist I: one year of Radiology Technology experience is preferred.
For MRI Technologist I applicants certified through ARRT: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) certification/registry is preferred.
Availability to assist with call coverage when able is preferred.
Preference for 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shifts may be accommodated based on department needs.

Responsibilities

Perform high-quality MRI procedures to assist physicians in diagnosing and treating patients.
Provide exceptional patient care while following physician orders.
Accurately position patients for MRI procedures.
Prepare and operate MRI equipment.
Ensure quality images are obtained for interpretation.

Benefits

Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for eligible colleagues.
Paid Time Off (PTO) combining vacation, sick, and personal days.
Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
Up to $5,250 in educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts at select colleges.
Adoption assistance of up to $7,500.
Wellness program with incentives.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Flexible spending accounts.
Employee assistance program.
ID theft coverage.
Colleague rewards and recognition program.
Discount program.