MRI Technologist Pediatric

Overview

It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital

Worker Type: PRN

Department: MRI

Schedule: PRN as needed

Pay Range starts at: $35.81/hour Daily pay available!

Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts

Location: MO-SSM Cardinal Glennon Hospital St Louis, MO

Requirements: Completion of Radiology program and ARRT-R credential as well as ARMRIT or ARRT-MR within 12 months of hire date.

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Operates a scanner to obtain images used to diagnose and treat pathologies.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares and positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately to produce cross-sectional images of the body.
• Performs patient pre-screening, scheduling, and education related to the examination.
• Enters and monitors patient data and transfers images.
• Prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Ensures prompt submission of high-quality images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
• Ensures equipment is properly functioning. Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel.
• Assists in maintaining a clean and orderly department, including procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and other areas in the department.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safety.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Completion of a MRI or Radiology Technology program

Experience

• No experience required

Physical Requirements

• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
• Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent lifting/moving of patients.
• Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Rare kneeling and sitting.

State of

Work Location:

Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin

• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• ARRT-MR Magnetic Resonance Imaging - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or ARMRIT - American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT)

Work Shift: PRN / Per Diem Shift (United States of America)

Job Type: Employee

Department:  MRI

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

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SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: Daily Pay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: upfront tuition coverage through Flex Path Funded for eligible team members.

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Note:

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.