It's more than a career, it's a calling
Worker Type: Regular
Job Highlights:
- Department: MRI Technology
- Sign On Bonus: $15,000 *
- Schedule: Fri, Sat, Sun 8 am - 8 pm
- Pay Range starts at: $30.91/hour
- Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts
- Location: DePaul Hospital
- MRI certification required
- Relocation assistance: Available for those outside of metro St. Louis *
As a MRI Technologist at DePaul Hospital, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality patient care. You will have the opportunity to work alongside a team of experienced professionals in a supportive and collaborative environment.
SSM Health is a leading healthcare organization committed to providing exceptional care to our patients and creating a positive work environment for our employees. We offer 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!
* Sign-on Bonus paid IN FULL on 1st paycheck. Qualified external candidates only.
Job Summary:
Operates a scanner to obtain images used to diagnose and treat 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
- MRI certification from an accredited program.
EXPERIENCE
- 1 year 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.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- ARRT-MR Magnetic Resonance Imaging - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)
Job Type: Employee
Department: 4201000128 MRI
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
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