MRI Technologist - SJCH - 6p-730a
$20,800,000–$104,000,000 year
On-siteCharleston, South Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Perform high-quality MRI examinations on patients across all age groups, operating advanced 3T, mobile, and upright scanners to obtain diagnostic-quality images. Prepare, position, and educate patients regarding procedures while monitoring them throughout exams to ensure comfort and cooperation. Adhere to safety standards, infection control practices, and MRI-specific protocols while maintaining accurate patient records and documentation. Collaborate with radiologists, physicians, and nurses to provide exceptional patient care, and ensure proper care, maintenance, and quality control of MRI equipment and work areas.
Required Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited school of radiologic technology
- 0 to 2 years of modality specific work experience
- 1 year of X-Ray experience preferred
- Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- Must be registered with the American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (ARMRIT) or obtain registration within 1 year in this position
- Licensure from the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
- Ability to perform job functions while standing
- Ability to perform job functions while sitting
- Ability to perform job functions while walking
- Ability to climb ladders/step stools
- Ability to work indoors
- Ability to work from elevated areas, specifically step stools
- Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces
- Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions
- Ability to bend at the waist
- Ability to twist at the waist
- Ability to squat and perform job functions
- Ability to perform 'pinching' operations
- Ability to fully use both hands/arms
- Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders
- Ability to fully use both legs
- Ability to reach in all directions
- Possess good finger dexterity
- Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions
- Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function
- Ability to lift and carry, up to 200 feet, 50lbs, unassisted
- Ability to lift patients and move patients to 350lbs (+/-), assisted
- Ability to lift objects from floor level to height of 72 inches, to 50lbs, unassisted
- Ability to lower objects, to 50lbs (+/-), from height of 72 inches, unassisted
- Ability to push/pull objects/patients to 350lbs (+/-), unassisted
- Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected
- Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand
- Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance
- Ability to match or discriminate between colors
- Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception
- Good peripheral vision capabilities
- Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction
- Ability to hear and understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet
- Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements
- Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually
- Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations
- Must possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Computer literacy
- Ability to work overtime as required
- Ability to learn and use new processes, tools, and equipment as required
- Must be available for overnight shifts (6:00p-7:30a)
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
Desired Qualifications
- 1 year of X-Ray experience preferred
- If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals
Hiring someone like this?
Get your role in front of qualified candidates on Sorce.