MRI Technologist
On-siteWest Columbia, South Carolina, United States
Job Summary
MRI Technologist at Lexington Health in West Columbia, SC. Performs magnetic resonance imaging scans, with a full-time night shift schedule (5:30p–6a, Sunday through Tuesday) and a sign-on bonus up to $15,000. Requires completion of an AMA-approved Radiologic Technology program or MRI program, CPR certification (or obtained within 90 days), ARRTMRI or MRI certification (or obtained within 1 year), and proficiency in venipuncture plus a 3–6 month training period to learn equipment and procedures. Responsibilities include patient preparation and positioning, safety screening, image acquisition and transmission to PACS, collaboration with radiologists, and on-call coverage including weekends and holidays. Benefits include day-one medical/dental/life, FSA options, 403(b) with company match, disability coverage, tuition reimbursement, and loan forgiveness. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Required Qualifications
- •Minimum Education: Graduate of an AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology or Completion of an MRI program
- •Minimum Years of Experience: None
- •Substitutable Education & Experience: None
- •Required Certifications/Licensure: Currently has CPR certification or must obtain within 90 days of hire; ARRT of an AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology or MRI; MRI Certification or required within 1 year from hire date.
- •Required Training: Proficiency in venipuncture; Will undertake a 3 to 6 month training period to become familiar with the equipment and departmental procedures.
- Essential Functions
- Demonstrates competence to provide developmentally appropriate care/treatment for the following patient population:
- Infant (Birth to 1 year)
- Child (1 year through 12 years)
- Adolescent (13 years through 17 years)
- Adult (18 years to 65 years)
- Geriatric (Over 65 years)
- Performs detailed safety screening of all patients with regards to metallic foreign bodies, implants and or medical devices and obtains a signed MRI patient screening form when possible.
- Checks EMR on all patients for correct order, contraindications and other precautions.
- Prepares patients for MRI procedures. Uses universal precautions on all patients.
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