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MO-SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton
PRN
Job Highlights:
· Department: MRI
· Schedule: PRN as needed
· Pay Range starts at: $35/hour
· Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts
· Location: SSM St. Clare - Fenton
ARRT required with MRI certification
SSM Healthcare is renowned for its exceptional patient care and commitment to providing the highest quality healthcare services to all in need. You will have access to state-of-the-art equipment and work alongside a team of highly skilled professionals who are passionate about every aspect of healthcare. SSM values work/life balance and offers exceptional pay, benefits, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, matching retirement funds, and more! If you would like to be a part of this team, please submit your application today!
Job Summary:
Operates a scanner to obtain images used to diagnose and treat of pathologies.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepares and positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately to produce cross-sectional images of the body.
- Performs patient pre-screening, scheduling, and education related to the examination.
- Enters and monitors patient data and transfers images.
- Prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.
- Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
- Ensures equipment is properly functioning. Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel.
- Assists in maintaining a clean, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.
- Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
- Graduate of Radiology program
EXPERIENCE
- 2 years of experience in MRI
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Constant standing and walking.
- Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
- Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
- Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
- Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
- Frequent lifting/moving of patients.
- Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
- Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
- Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors.
- Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
- Rare kneeling and sitting.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- ARRT-MR Magnetic Resonance Imaging - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Work Shift:
Variable Shift (United States of America)
Employee
4201000113 MRI
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0
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MRI Technologist PRN at SSM Health summary:
MRI Technologist PRN at SSM Health St. Clare Hospital operates scanners to produce diagnostic images. The role involves patient preparation, data management, and ensuring high-quality imaging while maintaining equipment. A graduate of a Radiology program with 2 years of MRI experience and relevant certifications is required to ensure exceptional patient care in a dynamic environment.
Keywords:
MRI Technologist, MRI imaging, patient care, radiology, contrast media, healthcare, medical imaging, SSM Health, radiologic technologist, diagnostic images
