Medical University of South Carolina
Overview
Job Description Summary
The MRI Technologist specializes in magnetic resonance imaging scanners. Responsible for injecting patients with contrast media, such as a dye, so that the images will show up on the scanner. The scanners use magnetic fields in combination with the contrast agent to produce images that a physician can use to diagnose medical problems.
Organization and Employment Details
Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type
Employee Worker Sub-Type
Regular Cost Center
CC000883 COL - MRI Imaging (DMC) Pay Rate Type
Hourly Pay Grade
Health-28 Scheduled Weekly Hours
40 Work Shift
Job Description
Sign-on Bonus
$20,000 Job Description/Summary
The MRI Technologist II specializes in magnetic resonance imaging scanners. Responsible for injecting patients with contrast media, such as a dye, so that the images will show up on the scanner. The scanners use magnetic fields in combination with the contrast agent to produce images that a physician can use to diagnose medical problems.
Minimum Training and Education
Graduate from an accredited school of radiologic technology or MRI. One year of radiology or MRI experience preferred. Willing to cross train.
Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations
Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in (MR).
Certifications
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.
Physical Requirements
Ability to perform job functions while standing (Continuous); sitting (Continuous); walking (Continuous); climbing stairs (Infrequent); work indoors (Continuous); work outside in temperature extremes (Infrequent); work from elevated areas (Frequent); work in confined/cramped spaces (Frequent); kneeling positions (Infrequent); bend at the waist (Continuous); twist at the waist (Frequent); squat and perform job functions (Frequent); pinching operations (Frequent); gross motor activities with fingers and hands (Continuous); firm grasping with fingers and hands (Continuous); fine manipulation with fingers and hands (Continuous); reach overhead (Frequent); repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders (Continuous); fully use both legs (Continuous); use lower extremities for balance and coordination (Frequent); reach in all directions (Continuous); lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted (Infrequent); lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted (Infrequent); lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent); exert up to 50 lbs. of force (Frequent)
Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that cannot assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand.
Good peripheral vision capabilities. Maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or both eyes. See and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. Match or discriminate between colors. Determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. Maintain hearing acuity, with correction. Perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. Deal effectively with stressful situations. Work rotating shifts. Work overtime as required. Be in a latex safe environment. Maintain tactile sensory functions. Maintain olfactory sensory function (Selected Positions). Qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required (Selected Positions).
Additional Job Description
Minimum Training and Education : Graduate from an accredited school of radiologic technology or MRI. One year of radiology or MRI experience preferred. Willing to cross train.
Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations
Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in (MR). 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.
Equal Opportunity
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please see the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services E-Verify page:
https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
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Job Description Summary
The MRI Technologist specializes in magnetic resonance imaging scanners. Responsible for injecting patients with contrast media, such as a dye, so that the images will show up on the scanner. The scanners use magnetic fields in combination with the contrast agent to produce images that a physician can use to diagnose medical problems.
Organization and Employment Details
Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type
Employee Worker Sub-Type
Regular Cost Center
CC000883 COL - MRI Imaging (DMC) Pay Rate Type
Hourly Pay Grade
Health-28 Scheduled Weekly Hours
40 Work Shift
Job Description
Sign-on Bonus
$20,000 Job Description/Summary
The MRI Technologist II specializes in magnetic resonance imaging scanners. Responsible for injecting patients with contrast media, such as a dye, so that the images will show up on the scanner. The scanners use magnetic fields in combination with the contrast agent to produce images that a physician can use to diagnose medical problems.
Minimum Training and Education
Graduate from an accredited school of radiologic technology or MRI. One year of radiology or MRI experience preferred. Willing to cross train.
Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations
Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in (MR).
Certifications
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.
Physical Requirements
Ability to perform job functions while standing (Continuous); sitting (Continuous); walking (Continuous); climbing stairs (Infrequent); work indoors (Continuous); work outside in temperature extremes (Infrequent); work from elevated areas (Frequent); work in confined/cramped spaces (Frequent); kneeling positions (Infrequent); bend at the waist (Continuous); twist at the waist (Frequent); squat and perform job functions (Frequent); pinching operations (Frequent); gross motor activities with fingers and hands (Continuous); firm grasping with fingers and hands (Continuous); fine manipulation with fingers and hands (Continuous); reach overhead (Frequent); repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders (Continuous); fully use both legs (Continuous); use lower extremities for balance and coordination (Frequent); reach in all directions (Continuous); lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted (Infrequent); lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted (Infrequent); lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent); exert up to 50 lbs. of force (Frequent)
Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that cannot assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand.
Good peripheral vision capabilities. Maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or both eyes. See and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. Match or discriminate between colors. Determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. Maintain hearing acuity, with correction. Perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. Deal effectively with stressful situations. Work rotating shifts. Work overtime as required. Be in a latex safe environment. Maintain tactile sensory functions. Maintain olfactory sensory function (Selected Positions). Qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required (Selected Positions).
Additional Job Description
Minimum Training and Education : Graduate from an accredited school of radiologic technology or MRI. One year of radiology or MRI experience preferred. Willing to cross train.
Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations
Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in (MR). 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.
Equal Opportunity
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please see the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services E-Verify page:
https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
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