Outpatient MRI Technologist - Full time - Clements Ferry (brand new facility) - $10,000 sign-on / $1500 relocation.-2

Job Description Summary

Job Summary / Purpose :

Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.

• MRI Technologists must understand the utilization, principles, appropriateness, and associated risk of the magnetic field, as well as the utilization of imaging contrast media.
• Must be knowledgeable and competent in the operation of magnetic resonance imaging equipment, computer, and image management systems utilized in performing MRI exams.
• Communicates with patients prior to the exam to explain magnetic resonance imaging procedures and to request important patient information (implants, removal of metal objects, fear of closed spaces) which could limit or hinder the procedure.
• May be required to provide coverage for other outreach sites located in Mt. Pleasant, North Charleston, and West Ashley.

Education Requirements :

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations :

Entity

University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC005545 UMA AMB RADI Clements Ferry - Radiology

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-28

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

PERFORM RADIOLOGIC EXAMINATIONS TIMLEY, ACCURATELY AND SAFELY FOR RADIOLOGIST INTERPRETATION

ASSURE THE RADIOLOGY SUITE AND ADJACENT CLINICAL AND COMMON AREAS ARE PREPARED TO RECEIVE PATIENTS / VISITORS.

SUPPORT CULTURE OF SAFETY

System Improvement- consistently looks for ways to improve safety by analyzing workflows, and work areas and identifying barriers.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities :

Physical Requirements :

Continuous requirements are to perform job functions while standing, walking, and sitting. Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions, fully use both hands and legs, possess good finger dexterity, perform repetitive motions with hands / wrists / elbows and shoulders, reach in all directions. Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required.  Maintain 20 / 40 vision corrected, see and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance, work in a latex safe environment and work indoors.  Frequently lift, lower, push and pull and / or carry objects weighing 50 lbs (+ / -) unassisted, exert up to 50 lbs of force, lift from 36” to overhead 25 lbs.   Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined / cramped spaces.

Additional Job Description

Education : Graduation from an accredited school of radiologic technology.  Work Experience : 0-2 years of modality specific experience required.   Registration / Certifications : Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). ARRT MRI registration required within one year. Licensure from the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association is required. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA  recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR / AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred.

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