MRI Tech

Join Our Team as a Casual MRI Technologist. We’re looking for a Casual MRI Tech to join our team at St. Luke’s South Shore. This is a great opportunity for someone seeking flexibility and the ability to pick up extra hours that work around an existing schedule. Position Highlights: Minimum commitment of two shifts per month; Shifts may include days, evenings, and/or weekends; Participation in a call rotation, which may include 3rd-shift call; Flexible scheduling based on your availability and department needs. This role is ideal for technologists who want to pick up additional shifts, stay connected to clinical practice, and enjoy a flexible work arrangement while continuing to support patient care in the community.

Responsibilities

Competently operates magnetic resonance (MR) equipment used to perform basic and intermediate diagnostic procedures including routine musculoskeletal, neurological and orthopedic imaging, arthrogram, neurological angiography, body imaging, and small joint imaging; Obtains medical history from patients, compares requisitions to physician's orders to ensure ordered exam accuracy, and prepares and administers contrast media under the direction of the Radiologist; Positions patient and selects proper scanning factors, adjusts factors to attain appropriate images, and provides magnet protection and safety in accordance with regulatory agencies; Post-processes images as directed and accurately identifies and labels images identifying patient name, medical record unit (MRU) number, and location or position of scan on all images; Maintains records in accordance with various regulatory agencies and enters patient and study information into the radiology information system, and documents billing codes of procedures performed to ensure accurate patient charges; Identifies equipment performance issues and performs equipment quality assurance tests and calibration procedures; reports malfunctioning equipment to appropriate staff and evaluates new products and equipment; Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique; Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Requirements

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) certification issued by CAMRT, or MRI certification issued by ARMRIT, or Registered Technologist (RT) registration issued by ARRT and MRI registration/certification issued by ARRT (to be obtained within 2 years); Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by AHA (to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader determines it is not required); Advanced training beyond High School including completion of an accredited or approved program in Radiologic Technology; Knowledge of cross sectional anatomy and magnetic safety; Competent in IV and venipuncture (if required by facility); Excellent communication, interpersonal and patient service skills; Ability to work independently; Intermediate computer skills; Maintain annual educational requirements for hospital based certifications; Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders frequently throughout the workday; Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist; lift up to 20 lbs over the head; carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance; push/pull with 30 lbs of force; perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present; clear speech, vision and hearing.

Benefits

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on qualifications, skills, experience, and/or training; Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance; Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program; Flexible scheduling based on your availability and department needs.