MRI Technologist

Colonial Healthcare, part of the Optum family of businesses is seeking a MRI Technologist to join our team in Sumter, SC. Optum is a clinician‑led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. Here, you'll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and erience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country.

Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while
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An MRI technologist serves an important purpose in a radiology department. The main role is to assist radiologists with the process of imaging, and not that of diagnosis as this is the key role of a physician. MRI technologist job description involves taking pictures of the body while utilizing various imaging methods. They are responsible for ensuring the patient's safety during the procedure.

Technicians may be required to explain the procedure in layman terms to ensure a patient's comfort. Most importantly, the ability to produce a high-quality image consistently is crucial as this will help physicians to correctly provide diagnosis. To get a better idea on the duties of a radiology technician, look at the list below:

• Crossing in CT would be a plus if the candidate is interested
• Always check all patients for MRI Screening
• Always ask for at least two forms of identification, (name, DOB)
• Starts IVs on all MRI patients that are receiving contrast dye
• Instructing the patients to undergo the appropriate positions to get accurate images
• Keeping MRI equipment in quality working order
• Obtaining images for any areas requested by the physician or radiologist
• Assisting radiologists and physicians in the process of understanding and evaluating the images
• Patient communication and preparation including removal of garments or jewelry that may interfere with procedure and explaining how the process works
• Positioning patients properly to obtain quality images for MRI
• Setting the equipment to obtain the best density, detail, and contrast of the area being imaged
• Applying their knowledge of anatomy and physiology to the process to help the physician diagnose problems
• Must be able to closely follow physician instructions, prepare MRI equipment, position patients, and obtain optimal images for diagnosis
• Must be able to communicate calmly, compassionately, and professionally with all different types of patients including the elderly, ailing, and handicapped
• Apply HIPAA to every patient
• Putting reports in the patient chart after the Radiologist has read the images, and the report is dictated
• Check each patient's order before scanning the patient, if there are any questions with the order, make sure to ask the ordering physician
• Check patient's creatinine/GFR
• Must have patient fill out consent before exam
• Must follow all safety protocols for MRI

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• SC state license (South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association)
• ARRT certified (American Registry of Radiologic Technologist)
• Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with patients, visitors, and employees within the organization
• Demonstrated ability to adequately use, or learn to use, the department's computerized system and its associated devices

• Associate degree or Baccalaureate degree in radiography, radiation therapy, or nuclear medicine
• 1+ years of MRI Technologist experience

• Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift and carry items weighting up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to lift patients weighting up to 300 pounds and place them in appropriate positions for operation of equipment
• Requires eyesight correctable to 20/20 to operate equipment and review developed films

• Patients
• Patients Families and Friends
• Physicians and Other Medical Staff
• External Medical Partners

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