MRI Technologist - PRN

Company: SSM Health
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: September 30, 2024

Job Description:

It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis


Worker Type:

PRN

Job Highlights:
-- Department: MRI
-- Schedule:--- PRN as needed
-- Pay Range starts at:--$35 per hr
-- Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts---
-- Location: SSM St Mary's - St. Louis
ARRT required with MRI certification--
Relocation assistance is available for those outside of metro St. Louis. *
* Qualified external candidates only


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 a radiology program


EXPERIENCE
-1 year of experience preferred but new grads welcome!


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
CERTIFICATIONS
ARRT-R, and ARRT-M


Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)


Job Type:
Employee

Department:
4201010100 Open MRI

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0


SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status , or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.

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: o ur 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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