MRI Technologist - Casual at St Croix Health

St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

MRI Procedures, Interpreting Instructions, Operating MRI Scanner, Imaging Parameters, Software Options, Protocol Development, Safety Enforcement, RIS Navigation, EMR Navigation, EHR Navigation, Charge Entry, Equipment Maintenance, Work Order Generation, Patient Needs Assessment, Cross-sectional Anatomy, PACS Navigation

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

Description St. Croix Health is looking for a casual MRI Technologist to join our team!Casual status would work 2-4 shifts/month, day shifts, Monday through Friday. This position is responsible for interpreting a physician’s instructions and explaining MRI procedures to patients. The MRI Technologist changes imaging parameters and selects software options while operating the MRI scanner. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Perform MRI procedures at a technical level requiring minimal supervision. Assist radiologist as necessary Assist Lead with development and maintenance of exam protocols. 2. Enforce MRI safety for patients, visitors, and employees. Participate in safety plan development and execution Participate in drills to assess safety protocols 3. Follow through with patient exams and orders in the RIS, EMR, EHR. Ensure orders are entered correctly Enter appropriate charges based on exam (s) completed 4. Maintain MRI equipment. Generate and follow up on work orders as necessary Maintain working relationship with appropriate service engineer and/or physicist 5. Meet patient needs and conditions for exams. Partner with relevant physicians to create exam protocols Work with MRI Lead Radiologic Technologist to ensure that new orders are correctly built in EMR and existing orders are valid and correct 6. Perform other duties as necessary or required by assignment. Accept responsibility for students or prospective students placed in imaging department Share experience and knowledge with future healthcare professionals Serve as a model professional Requirements Education & Licensure: Registered by American Registry of Radiological Technologists. (R.T. ARRT) MRI Certification required Current WI Radiographer license BLS required Experience: 2 years of experience performing a variety of MRI studies (MSK, Body, Neuro/Angio, and Breast) desired Experience with IV placement and contrast administration preferred ACR experience preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Thorough knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy of the head, thorax and abdomen, physiology and MRI technology practices and procedures Familiar with navigating PACS Ability to multitask, work under pressure while maintaining quality standards Ability to understand oral and written instructions stated in medical and radiologic terms Excellent communication and listening skills Demonstrated ability to work independently with little direction and manage multiple demands and priorities Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer Prolonged periods of standing, bending, and reaching Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times St. Croix Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Croix Health has been a healing force in the St. Croix Valley for over 103 years. We are a purpose-driven organization with a dedicated team committed to serving our patients and communities throughout the St. Croix Valley. This commitment is rooted in our mission, vision and values. Mission: We help people live healthier, happier, and longer lives. Vision: To transform from quality sick care to quality well care that is sustainable and affordable. Values: People Centered, Trust, Innovation, and Growth. Here at St. Croix Health we offer our employees with a robust benefits package that includes: Health, vision and dental insurance 403b retirement program with employer match Paid time off Short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance options Education reimbursement Employee assistance program (EAP) Wellbeing incentive program Free parking Employee prescription discount program St. Croix Health is a not-for-profit healthcare system located in St. Croix Falls, WI dedicated to helping people live healthier, happier, and longer lives. St. Croix Health offers the services of 80+ providers and 20 specialties with five community clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin all supported by a critical access hospital on the main campus in St. Croix Falls, just an hour northeast of Minneapolis/St. Paul. Nestled in the bluffs of the St. Croix River Valley, St. Croix Falls is the ideal place to work, live and play.

Responsibilities

This role involves performing MRI procedures requiring minimal supervision, including interpreting physician instructions, explaining procedures to patients, and operating the MRI scanner by adjusting imaging parameters and software. Essential duties also include enforcing MRI safety protocols, managing patient exams and orders within the RIS/EMR/EHR systems, and maintaining MRI equipment.