Saint Louis, MO, 63112, USA
51 days ago
MRI Technologist
**It's more than a career, it's a calling** MO-SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital **Worker Type:** Regular **Job Highlights:** **· Department:** **MRI** **· Sign On Bonus: $10,000 paid in full on 1st pay check! *** **· Schedule:​ Full Time Days** **· Pay Range starts at: $30.91 Daily pay available!** **· Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts​** **· Location:** + **Credentials: ARMRIT or ARRT-MR within 12 months of hire date** **Relocation assistance is available for those who qualify. *** * Qualified external candidates only **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:** 4201000010 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._ Click here to learn more. (https://www.ssmhealth.com/privacy-notices-terms-of-use/non-discrimination?\_ga=2.205881493.704955970.1667719643-240470506.1667719643)
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