MRI Technologist

It's more than a career, it's a callingMO-SSM Health Streets of CaledoniaWorker Type:RegularJob Highlights:       Department: MRI   ·    NEW Sign On Bonus: $7,5000 paid in full on 1st pay check * ·       Schedule:​ Part time 24 hours/week·       Pay Range starts at: $30.91·       Location:  Caledonia O'Fallon location (opening Oct. 2024) and St. Joseph Hospital Lake St. Louis with rotating call/holidays at hospital. ARRT required  with MRI certification * Qualified external candidates onlyThis Streets of Caledonia location in O’Fallon MO will be our newest ambulatory center, and our St. Joseph-Lake St. Louis Hospital is a level III Trauma Center as well as being specialized in obstetric and pediatric care SSM Healthcare is renowned for its exceptional patient care and commitment to providing the highest quality healthcare services to all in need. You will have access to state-of-the-art equipment and work alongside a team of highly skilled professionals who are passionate about every aspect of healthcare.  SSM values work/life balance and offers exceptional pay, benefits, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, matching retirement funds, and more If you would like to be a part of this team, please submit your application today Job Summary:Operates a scanner to obtain images used to diagnose and treat of pathologies.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESPrepares 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 of all 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 to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.Performs other duties as assigned.EDUCATIONCompletion of radiology programEXPERIENCENo experience requiredPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSConstant 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.REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And ARRT-MR Magnetic Resonance Imaging - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)Work Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)Job Type:EmployeeDepartment:4201050002 MRI OPC-CDScheduled Weekly Hours:24SSM 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. Click here to learn more.
















Benefits





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


Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). 
Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.