MRI Technologist - Casual

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

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 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.