Magnetic Resonance Imaging MRI Technologist

It's more than a career, it's a calling

MO-SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis

Worker Type

Regular

Job Highlights

Join a team where your work matters-every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you will be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact.

• Department: Imaging - MRI
• Schedule: full time
• Sign On Bonus - available for qualified applicants
• Relocation assistance - available for qualified applicants.

Requirements

Completion of Radiology/ MRI program and MRI credentials from ARMRIT or ARRT within 12 months of hire date.

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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

Completion of a MRI or Radiology Technology program

Experience

No experience required

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.
• State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• ARRT-MR Magnetic Resonance Imaging - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Or

American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (ARMRIT) - American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT)

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type: Employee

Department: 4201000128 MRI

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Benefits

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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