MRI Technologist
Job Description
More than just a job, it’s a vocation
Location: MO-SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis
Worker Type: Regular
Job Highlights:
- Sign-On Bonus: Up to $10,000, fully paid on your first paycheck!
- Daily Pay: Available for eligible employees!
- Shift Differentials: Additional compensation for night, weekend, and extra shifts.
Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.
* Applicable to external candidates only.
Embrace your calling and join our team. Apply today!
Job Summary:
The role involves operating a scanner to capture images essential for diagnosing and treating various medical conditions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and position patients while accurately selecting anatomical and technical parameters to generate cross-sectional images.
- Conduct patient pre-screening, scheduling, and provide education regarding the examination process.
- Input and monitor patient data, as well as transfer images as needed.
- Prepare and administer contrast media and/or medications in accordance with state and federal regulations.
- Ensure timely submission of high-quality images and documents to PACS, including correct lead markers and patient data/history.
- Maintain equipment functionality and report any issues to the appropriate personnel.
- Help keep the department clean and organized, including procedure rooms, storage areas, and dressing rooms.
- Work with a constant state of alertness and safety.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Education:
- Completion of an MRI or Radiology Technology program.
Experience:
- No prior experience is necessary.
Physical Requirements:
- Regular standing and walking.
- Frequent use of vision and depth perception for both near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) distances.
- Regular use of hearing and speech for effective communication.
- Ability to distinguish body sounds and detect alarms or equipment malfunctions.
- Frequent lifting, carrying, and pushing/pulling of objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
- Regular lifting and moving of patients.
- Frequent reaching, gripping, and data entry on a keyboard.
- Occasional lifting of objects weighing between 25-50 lbs.
- Occasional use of vision to identify and differentiate colors.
- Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and repetitive movements of the legs and arms.
- Rarely kneeling or sitting.
Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- 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: MRI
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
Benefits:
Our organization values its outstanding employees by providing a comprehensive benefits package tailored to their needs.
- Paid Parental Leave: Eligible team members receive one week of paid leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
- Flexible Payment Options: Our voluntary benefit through DailyPay allows eligible hourly employees instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
- Upfront Tuition Coverage: We offer upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
Our organization is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
