MRI Technologist PRN

MUSC Med Univ of South Carolina
US - South Carolina - Camden
June 9, 2024
Medical

Summary

Specialize in magnetic resonance imaging scanners.
They inject 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.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

PRN

Cost Center

CC001419 KER - MRI Imaging (KMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-28

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Work Shift

Description:
MRI technologists operate MRI scanners that take images of patients' bodies to assist with diagnostic testing.
They are responsible for presenting clear images to physicians to provide an accurate diagnosis to a patient.
MRI technologists ensure they are following safety standards and explain the MRI process to patients.
MRI technologists monitor patients during scanning.
They also monitor equipment functions and ensure they capture clear images so physicians can provide an accurate diagnosis.
They also recognize abnormalities and irregularities in images and understand the difference between a quality image and one that needs to be retaken.

FLSA:
Hourly

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Graduation from an accredited school of radiologic technology.

Physical Requirements:
Ability to perform job functions while standing.
(Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting.
(Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking.
(Continuous) Ability to climb stairs.
(Infrequent) Ability to work indoors.
(Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes.
(Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas.
(Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces.
(Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions.) Ability to squat and perform job functions.
(Frequent) Ability to perform "pinching" operations.
(Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands.
(Continuous) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands.
(Continuous) Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands.
(Continuous) Ability to reach overhead.
(Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders.
(Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs.
(Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination.
(Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions.
(Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
unassisted.
(Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs.
from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted.
(Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs.
(Infrequent) Ability to exert up to 50 lbs.
of force.
(Frequent) Examples include:
To transfer a 100 lb.
patient that can not 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.
Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes.
(Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance.
(Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors.
(Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception.
(Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities.
(Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction.
(Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements.
(Continuous) Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations.

Education:
Bachelors Degree or equivalent Work Experience:
2-4 years

Additional

Education:
Bachelors Degree or equivalent Work Experience:
2-4 years

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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Associated topics:
lead, lpn, med, mtp, nurse iii, nurse iv, nurses, pediatrics, practical nurse, practical nurse lpn

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