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SSM Health MRI Technologist PRN in Saint Louis, Missouri
It's more than a career, it's a calling
MO-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis
Worker Type:
PRN
Job Highlights:
· Department: MRI
· Schedule: PRN as needed
· Pay Range starts at: $35 per hr
· Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts
· Location: SSM St Mary's - St. Louis
ARRT required with MRI certification
Relocation assistance is available for those outside of metro St. Louis. *
- 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
- Graduate of a radiology program
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
CERTIFICATIONS
ARRT-R, and ARRT-M
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:
Employee
Department:
4201010100 Open MRI
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0
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