MRI Technologist

Overview $7,500 Sign On Bonus. Shift: 7:00am - 5:30pm Monday-Thursday. One weekday overnight call every other week and one weekend overnight call every 10 weeks. Holiday rotation. Position rotates to three Unity Point Health campuses in the Des Moines area. The MRI Technologist performs diagnostic MRI and X-ray exams (based on department needs) under the direction of a radiologist. The MRI Technologist provides compassionate direct patient care with an emphasis on maintaining organizational values and standards of behavior. The MRI Technologist operates MRI and X-ray equipment (if applicable) to produce diagnostic images of designated portions of the body utilizing various pulse sequences and surface coils. The MRI Technologist is required to participate in an on-call rotation outside of business hours based on department needs and must be able to work some weekends and holidays. Responsibilities Serves as a liaison between the Radiology Department, students, hospital staff and physicians. Educates and protects all customers entering the magnetic field. Assists with sedating and monitoring of patients. Assists in the educational training of the Student Radiologic Technologists. Assists with quality assurance processes. Qualifications EDUCATION: Graduation from an AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology. ARRT Registered. Maintain yearly CEU requirements. Must be able to read, speak and write fluent English. EXPERIENCE: MRI experience. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: ARRT Registered Radiology Technologist. ARRT MRI Board Registered. Current Iowa Permit to Practice. CPR certified. #J-18808-Ljbffr