MRI Technologist
Company: SSM Health
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: September 27, 2024
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Job Description:
It's more than a career, it's a calling
MO-SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Highlights:
Relocation assistance is available for those who qualify.
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 radiology or
MRI certification 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.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart
Association (AHA)
And
ARRT-MR Magnetic Resonance Imaging - American Registry of
Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:
Employee
Department:
MRI
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
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.
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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:
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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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