The primary role involves operating an MRI scanner to acquire diagnostic images by accurately preparing and positioning patients and selecting appropriate technical parameters. Responsibilities also include patient data management, administering contrast media, ensuring high image quality submission to PACS, and maintaining equipment functionality.
Requirements summary
Candidates must complete an MRI or Radiology Technology program, and no prior experience is required for this role. Essential physical requirements include constant standing/walking, frequent use of vision and hearing, and frequent lifting/moving of patients and objects up to 25 lbs.
professional certificateMedication AdministrationSchedulingEquipment MaintenancePatient EducationData EntryBasic Life SupportPatient PositioningMRI ScanningContrast Media AdministrationTechnical Parameter SelectionPACS SubmissionARMRITDepartmental CleaningPatient Pre-screeningImage TransferARRT-MR
Job description
It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: · Schedule: full time nights · Sign On Bonus*: up to $15,000 · Pay Range starts at: $35.81/hour Daily pay available! · Shift Differentials: Nights $3.75/hr Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts · Location: MO-SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis
Requirements
Completion of Radiology program and ARRT-R credential with either ARMRIT or ARRT-MR within 12 months of hire date. Cross training can be provided. 100% tuition benefit for additional certifications for full-time employees! Relocation assistance is available for those who qualify.
Qualified external candidates only Join the SSM Team and make an impact. Apply 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 Completion of a MRI or Radiology Technology 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.
Benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Shift Differentials
Sign On Bonus
Relocation Assistance
Flexible Payment Options
Upfront Tuition Coverage
Daily Pay Availability
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.
State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And ARRT-MR Magnetic Resonance Imaging - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (ARMRIT) - American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) Work Shift: Night Shift (United States of America) Job Type: Employee Department: 4201000128 MRI Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
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: our 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. Explore All Benefits 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.
