Magnetic Resonance Imaging MRI Technologist

It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis Worker Type: PRN Job Highlights: Schedule:​ PRN as needed Pay Range starts at:$35.81/hour Daily pay available! Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, & additional shifts​ Requirements: Completion of Radiology program and ARRT-R credential with either ARMRIT or ARRT-MR within 12 months of hire date. SSM offers flex scheduling, cross training, amazing benefits and more. 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. 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: Day Shift (United States of America) Job Type: Employee Department: 4201000023 MRI Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 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. 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. 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: o ur 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.