MRI Technologist

Company: Siemens Healthineers
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: October 1, 2024

Job Description:

Job Title: Travel MRI TechnologistWe are seeking a skilled Travel MRI Technologist to join our team at Siemens Healthineers. As a key member of our healthcare team, you will be responsible for performing MRI diagnostic imaging procedures on patients of all ages, assisting in the diagnosis of patient illness, and providing high-quality care to our patients.Responsibilities:

• Perform MRI diagnostic imaging procedures on patients, adhering to department procedures and protocols.
• Locate and record internal elements of the body, identifying any anomalies indicative of disease, injury, or other medically significant conditions.
• Adjust equipment and calm patients to eliminate test artifacts, monitoring patients for potentially dangerous physical and emotional changes.
• Evaluate test results for clarity and accuracy, reviewing tests with peers and physicians.
• Inform physicians of preliminary findings, distributing completed test results to physicians and service providers.
• Maintain patient charts, entering diagnosis and billing codes, logging data into patient information systems, and updating file systems for tests performed.
• Clean and sterilize equipment and work space, recognizing equipment malfunctions and readjusting equipment or writing referrals for repair.
• Instruct patients in pretest preparation, answering questions, and explaining procedures, maintaining compliance with Siemens, hospital, and departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintain equipment according to Infection Control procedure, maintaining technical competency through continued education and participation in Siemens training programs.
• Administer contrast agents according to site-specific protocols, maintaining current Permits to Practice in all states in which services are performed.
• Perform equipment quality checks and troubleshooting problems, calling for service and notifying pertinent team members.
• Follow quality assurance guidelines and maintain patient confidentiality, performing additional duties as required.Requirements:
  • Clinical Radiographer background with a minimum of 2 years MRI clinical experience required.
  • Siemens equipment experience required.
  • Valid ARRT license, registered in MRI.Preferred Qualifications:
    • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
    • Ability to interact with client personnel and team members in an autonomous, responsible, professional, and ethical manner.
    • Must be flexible, reliable, and demonstrate sound judgment and initiative.We offer a competitive pay package, including a tax-free stipend amount to be determined, based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week. If you are a motivated and experienced MRI Technologist looking to grow your career with a innovative company, we encourage you to apply.

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