Prisma Health·Columbia, South Carolina
Responsible for the independent operation of MRI equipment to produce high-quality images while ensuring patient and staff safety in magnet zones. Duties include performing scanning protocols, administering contrast materials, and maintaining equipment quality control.
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Responsible for the independent operation of the MRI equipment achieving high-quality images, maintaining an optimal level of patient care, while working with patients of all ages. Responsible for screening all patients and staff entering into zone 3 and 4 to ensure magnet safety.
This position is bonus eligible, follow this link [https://careers.prismahealth.org/us/en/sign-on%20bonus%20program] for details.
Essential Functions
All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Performs all procedures proficiently and strives to maintain high quality. This includes proper positioning, choosing appropriate coils, and thorough knowledge of scanning protocols. Imaging studies must be completed in a timely manner, charged appropriately, and then taken to the radiologist for interpretation as soon as possible after the completion of the exam.
Identifies patients using two patient identifiers. Communicates with patient and/or medical staff concerning MR safety questionnaire and other pertinent clinical history. Obtains completed questionnaire and proper history to ensure magnet safety for patients entering department. Communicates with appropriate medical staff any sedation needs of the patient. Informs patients and families of delays.
Prepares scan room for procedures using approved cleaning protocols. Appropriately discards sharps and maintains appropriate level of supplies and linen in rooms.
Properly prepares and administers contrast materials associated with MRI procedure that are within scope of practice as prescribed by a physician or in approved Radiology protocol
Implements emergency procedures, as needed.
Performs department and hospital related computer functions pertinent to job. Enters and records all data accurately and promptly.
Exhibits competency in performing quality control tasks associated with equipment and procedures to ensure standards are met.
Stays abreast of organizational, affiliate and departmental changes/updates by checking email on each shift.
Provides clinical instruction to staff technologists and students. As needed, will prepare staff schedules to ensure department is staffed properly and coordinate daily workflow.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
Facility: 1510 Richland Hospital
15307123 Magnetic Resonance Imaging - PH USC Brain Health
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Requires graduation from an accredited Radiologic Technology program and BLS certification. Candidates must be ARRT registered in Radiology & MRI, MRI, or hold ARMRIT certification.
Market context
In South Carolina, MRI technologists are typically sought in hospitals, outpatient imaging centers, and specialty brain or neurology services, where demand is tied to ongoing diagnostic imaging needs. These roles are competitive because employers often want ARRT or ARMRIT credentialing, BLS certification, and experience with MRI safety and patient positioning. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your registry status and highlight any brain imaging experience in your application.
