Job Description:
The MRI technologist is responsible for compassionate and appropriate patient care while performing MRI examinations under the direction of a physician to assist in the medical diagnosis or treatment of injury.
Posting Specifics:
- Benefits Eligible: No
- Hours: PRN (As Needed)
- Shift Details: Variable
- Additional Details: Shift differentials given for evenings, nights and weekends
St. Vincent Healthcare is part of SCL Health, a faith-based, nonprofit healthcare organization that focuses on person-centered care. Our 286-bed level II trauma center has provided care in Montana and the surrounding area since 1898, and our 30-clinic network ensures community needs are met. We offer comprehensive, specialty care, including a "hospital within a hospital" specifically for children, and are proud to extend SCL Health's missions by treating the poor, the vulnerable, our community and each other.
Scope
As an MRI Technologist you need to know how to:
- Operate a magnetic resonance scanner to obtain images used by physicians in the diagnosis and treatments of pathologies.
- Possess thorough knowledge and understanding of the principles and physics of magnetic resonance imaging.
- Select appropriate imaging techniques and protocols to complete the exam.
- Receive patients, explain method of examination, and position patient, perform IV puncture, and administer IV contrast agent when indicated.
- Independently perform and complete routine examinations.
- Meet the needs of the patient, family and multi-disciplinary team through effective communication, coordination and documentation ensuring safety, care, courtesy and efficiency.
- Actively participate in quality initiatives to ensure the highest level of patient satisfaction, highest level of patient care and workflow efficiencies.
Qualifications
- Associate degree or equivalent from two-year College or Technical School, required
- Current ARRT (R) registry, required
- Current BLS certification endorsed by the American Heart Association, required
- At least one (1) year of experience as a MRI Technologist, preferred
Physical Requirements:
Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies. Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
Location:
Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional Hospital
Work City:
Billings
Work State:
Montana
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$34.06 - $52.55
Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
All positions subject to close without notice.
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