MRI Technologist - Lead

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

MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

• ·       Department: MRI   

  ·       Sign On Bonus: $10,000 paid in full on 1st pay check! *

  ·       Schedule:​ Full time Days 4-10's

  ·       Pay Range starts at: $30.91

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

  ·       Location:  St. Joseph's Hospital- Lake St. Louis

  ARRT required  with MRI certification 

  Relocation assistance is available for those outside of metro St. Louis. *

  * Qualified external candidates only

• SSM Healthcare is renowned for its exceptional patient care and commitment to providing the highest quality healthcare services to all in need.Our St. Joseph – Lake St. Louis Hospital is a level III Trauma Center as well as being specialized in obstetric and pediatric Care. You will have access to state-of-the-art equipment and work alongside a team of highly skilled professionals who are passionate about every aspect of healthcare.  SSM values work/life balance and offers 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

• Graduate of a Radiology 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 CERTIFICA