Full-Time
MRI Technologist
Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital
Medical University of South Carolina
Health sciences university in Charleston, SC
No salary listed
Charleston, SC, USA
In Person
Bachelor's
Category
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Required Skills
Infection Control
Basic Life Support (BLS)
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Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of radiologic technology.
- Zero to two years of modality-specific work experience.
- Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in radiography is required.
- Registration with the American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) is required, or must be obtained within one year in the position.
- Current Basic Life Support certification is required from the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider equivalent.
- Ability to perform the required standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, squatting, reaching, and fine and gross motor functions.
- Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds unassisted and assist with lifting and moving patients weighing up to approximately 350 pounds.
- Corrected vision of 20/40, near and distance vision, color discrimination, depth perception, and peripheral vision are required.
- Hearing acuity, including the ability to hear and understand whispered conversations at a distance of three feet, is required.
- Ability to maintain tactile and olfactory sensory functions.
- Ability to be physically qualified by medical personnel for respirator use initially and annually.
- Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations.
- Computer literacy.
- Ability to work overtime as required.
- Ability to learn and use new processes, tools, and equipment as required.
Responsibilities
- Perform high-quality magnetic resonance imaging examinations on neonates, pediatric patients, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
- Operate magnetic resonance imaging equipment safely and efficiently to obtain diagnostic-quality images for physician interpretation.
- Use available magnetic resonance imaging resources, protocols, and technology to provide accurate and timely imaging services.
- Prepare, position, and educate patients regarding magnetic resonance imaging procedures.
- Follow established safety standards, infection-control practices, and magnetic resonance imaging-specific protocols.
- Monitor patients throughout examinations and respond appropriately to their needs and concerns.
- Maintain accurate patient records and documentation in accordance with departmental and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with radiologists, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members to provide patient care.
- Care for and maintain magnetic resonance imaging equipment and work areas and perform quality-control activities.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support departmental operations and organizational policies and procedures.
Desired Qualifications
- At least one year of X-ray experience is preferred.
Medical University of South Carolina is a public academic health sciences university in Charleston, South Carolina. It offers bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and professional degrees through six colleges in dental medicine, graduate studies, health professions, medicine, nursing, and pharmacy.
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