MRI Technologist PRN

It's more than a career, it's a calling

MO-SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis

Worker Type:

PRN

Job Highlights:

·       Department: MRI Technology    

·       Schedule:​ PRN as needed

·       Pay Range starts at: $35/hour

·       Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts​

·       Location: DePaul Hospital   

MRI certification required 

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!   

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

• Associate's degree and MRI certification

EXPERIENCE

• 1 year of 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) 
• And 
• ARRT-MR Magnetic Resonance Imaging - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Work Shift:

PRN / Per Diem Shi