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MRI Technologist, Full Time, Weekend Option

Southern Illinois Healthcare·Herrin, Illinois

$32 - $49/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 15 days ago
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About the role

Responsible for providing quality MRI imaging services, including preparing patients and performing procedures based on clinical protocols. Ensures MRI safety precautions are followed and maintains equipment and documentation via PACS.

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Position Summary

• Responsible for providing quality MRI imaging services.

  • Education
  • Associates degree in Radiology
  • Licenses and Certification
  • ARRT RT(R)(MR) Must be MRI certified within 1 year of hire
  • BLS

Experience and Skills • Technical Experience

  • 1 year
  • Lead: 1 year CT experience
  • Role Specific Responsibilities
  • Prepares and explains exams to patients
  • Maintains an expertise in anatomy, physiology and pathology relative to imaging in order to optimize the procedure and ensure patient care/safety.
  • Performs imaging procedures based on assessment of the status of the patient, request of the service, and imaging protocols. Monitored by periodic Image Evaluations and Supervision.
  • Performs all exams that pertain to specialty area
  • Ensures MRI Safety precautions to patients, families, co-workers and any other individuals that may encounter MRI zone 3 and 4.
  • Maintains current knowledge of procedures in specialty areas in order to perform assigned duties
  • Assesses patient’s needs and provides imaging related to comfort, hygiene and range of motion and provides support accordingly.
  • Prepares contrast agents, which are utilized for the MRI procedure according to procedural guidelines and protocols.
  • Educates patients regarding MRI procedures and contrast media by explaining the procedure and answering questions accordingly.
  • Promotes the team approach to providing positive imaging services by appropriately interacting with the technical, support, nursing, and medical staff.
  • Process exams and make available on PACS
  • Participates in the education/oversight of orientees, ancillary staff and students in collaboration with manager and/or designated education coordinator.
  • Displays imaging techniques, patient care and guest relation behaviors in accordance with the ARRT Code of Ethics, SIH Policies and Procedures, Radiology Department Policies and Procedures, State and Federal Regulations, and The Joint Commission guidelines.
  • Reports equipment failures to Biomed and management immediately upon identification and notifies proper individuals that service is needed.
  • Completes all in-services and competencies by the required date and applies knowledge gained.
  • Completes all necessary QA in accordance with the American College of Radiology.
  • Possesses basic computer knowledge in order to document effectively.
  • Takes call as scheduled

Compensation (Commensurate with experience)

$32.44

To

$50.28

To access our Benefits Guide/Plan Information, please click the link below

http://www.sih.net/careers/benefits [http://www.sih.net/careers/benefits]

Requirements

Requires an Associate degree in Radiology and BLS certification, with ARRT RT(R)(MR) certification required within one year of hire. Candidates should have at least one year of technical experience.

  • associate degree
  • professional certificate
  • Quality Assurance
  • Patient Care
  • Patient Education
  • PACS
  • Pathology
  • Anatomy
  • Physiology
  • MRI Imaging
  • MRI Safety
  • Contrast Agent Preparation

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$32 - $49/hr
Location
Herrin, Illinois
Posted
Jul 13, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Southern Illinois Healthcare

Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH) is a not-for-profit health system serving the southernmost counties of Illinois with four hospitals, a comprehensive cancer center, Level II Trauma Center and more than 30 outpatient and specialty practices. Based in Carbondale, Ill., SIH is...

Salary listed on 180 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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