MRI Technologist - Non Registered (36 Hours/Week)
Springfield Clinic
- Location
- Onsite (Springfield, IL)
- Compensation
- $30 - $45/hr
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
About the role
Springfield Clinic, a leading community-based healthcare organization in central Illinois, is seeking an MRI Technologist to perform high-quality scans and assist physicians. The role involves ensuring magnetic safety, managing patient history, and providing clinical support to radiologists within a compassionate care environment.
Skills
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
Full job details
The Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist - Non - Registered is responsible for performing MRI's, and assisting physicians as required in the selection of practical applications and protocols.
Job Relationships
Reports to the Advanced Imaging Operations Manager
Principal Responsibilities
- Must be certified MRI technologist or willing to sign an agreement to attend formal classes, obtain clinical experience and pass MRI certifying examination.
- Produce quality MRI scans and be able to anticipate when additional imaging may be needed.
- Good knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy.
- Know the capabilities of the computer/scanner.
- Identify pathology and provide radiologist with additional images as needed to provide all relevant information.
- Operate dry laser printer.
- Prepare MRI for radiologist to read.
- Obtain outside previous or comparison exams.
- Familiar with pressure injector and contract agent doses.
- Familiar with quench policy procedure.
- Familiar with contract material and possible reactions.
- Obtain complete patient history.
- Keep log of all patients.
- Familiar with all aspects of magnetic safety.
- Help out in the main department when time allows.
- Must be able to adapt to flexible working hours.
- Use of computers and telephone required.
- Comply with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures.
- Adhere to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training & accomplishments as required per policy.
- Provide excellent customer service and adhere to SC Way customer service philosophy.
- Perform other job duties as assigned.
Education/Experience
- Must be a graduate of an approved A.C.R school.
Licenses/Certificates
- Must be registered and in good standing in American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in magnetic resonance required within one year of hire.
- CPR certification per American Heart Association guidelines required within 30 days of hire.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Must be proficient in venipuncture.
- Must maintain professional behavior.
- Must be able to adjust to various personalities and situations.
- Must have the ability to control emotions and maintain composure under stress, using tact and good judgment.
- Must possess manual dexterity to use keyboard and handle equipment and appliances.
- Must be capable of pushing, pulling, stooping, bending, lifting and twisting.
- Must be able to work with arms above head.
- Must be able to wear lead apron for long periods of time.
- Must be able to walk and/or stand for long periods of time.
- Must be able to assist patient to and from MRI unit.
Working Environment
- Will be exposed to fumes from cleaning agents or x-ray film processor chemicals, in limited areas.
- Will be exposed to conditions including exposure to blood and bodily fluids, tissue, contagious diseases and/or potentially hazardous materials.
- Occasional heavy lifting required.
PHI/Privacy Level
Level 2: Tasks that do not require unlimited access but normal course of employment or special conditions may require unplanned and unsupervised access to Protected Health Information.