MRI Technologist - Mt. Pleasant Hospital - Weekends Only

Roper St. Francis Health Care • Mount Pleasant, SC

28d • Onsite

About The Position

The MRI Tech is responsible for daily modality operations. They perform Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) according to established protocols and works closely under the direction of the Radiologist and other physicians. Essential Functions: Knowledge in workflows, procedures, operation, and processes of the MRI imaging modalities. Applies principles of magnetic resonance safety to minimize risk to patient, self, and others. Confirms the quality and accuracy of all pertinent patient and procedural data. Selects proper MRI pulse sequences and scan parameters according to established protocols. Contributes to the training and education of new staff and assists in oversight of MRI students. Provides direct patient care and instructions before, during, and after procedure. Performs IV injections and administers magnetic contrast agents specific to procedure. Troubleshoots equipment during malfunction in absence of service engineer and reports malfunction to radiology maintenance/supervisor.

Requirements

• Certification and Registration with American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Diagnostic Radiology with Advanced MRI Registry (MR) (required, or must within one year of hire)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, required prior to direct patient care)

Nice To Haves

• Associate's from an American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) accredited institute (preferred)
• 1 year of experience in MRI department in hospital setting (preferred)
• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred)
• Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS) (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Knowledge in workflows, procedures, operation, and processes of the MRI imaging modalities.
• Applies principles of magnetic resonance safety to minimize risk to patient, self, and others.
• Confirms the quality and accuracy of all pertinent patient and procedural data.
• Selects proper MRI pulse sequences and scan parameters according to established protocols.
• Contributes to the training and education of new staff and assists in oversight of MRI students.
• Provides direct patient care and instructions before, during, and after procedure.
• Performs IV injections and administers magnetic contrast agents specific to procedure.
• Troubleshoots equipment during malfunction in absence of service engineer and reports malfunction to radiology maintenance/supervisor.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees