MRI Technologist / CT Technologist

Since 1980, SMIL has evolved as a premier imaging group in the southwest. In 2016 SMIL won the Southwest Alliance for Excellence award for customer and employee satisfaction, sound management, innovation and results.

SMIL was again recognized with the prestigious Advisory Board Company's 2017 Workplace of the Year Award, and in 2019 SMIL was named a World Class Employer by Birdeye Surveys, Inc.

Employee engagement is folded into everything we do at SMIL. We are dedicated to the growth of our employees including cross training and leadership career opportunities.

Simply put, our culture is what sets us apart from the rest.

We offer competitive pay, career opportunities and benefits that include; medical, HSA employer contribution, dental, vision, paid time off, paid holidays, 401K and profit sharing, tuition and continuing education reimbursement, paid life insurance, long term disability as well as voluntary short term disability.

We look forward to you joining our amazing team!

Position Summary

While demonstrating a commitment to "World Class Customer Service" and promoting a positive work environment, the MR / CT Technologist performs both CT and MRI examinations of the body for diagnostic purposes under direction of a physician.

Detailed Responsibilities

Explain procedure to patient, to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation. Requests removal of metal objects which are hazardous to patient and equipment when magnet is activated.

Position and immobilize patient in exam scanners and observe during scan for patient safety.

• Monitor video display of area being scanned and adjust technique to improve quality. Review and evaluate images for technical quality for diagnostic purposes.
• Use radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety of patients and staff.
• Able to answer patient, technologist and radiologist questions.
• Must be able to go beyond duties in order to do what is best for the patients and department.
• Screens all personnel prior to entering magnetic resonance imaging room to comply with all safety measures.
• verify in PACS and complete work in RIS
• Understands and demonstrates correct usage of necessary equipment to perform procedures.
• Follows protocols requested by Radiologist.
• Demonstrates appropriate use of communication tool that allows patient and technologist to communicate during examination.
• Enters data such as patient history, anatomical area to be scanned, orientation specified, and position of entry into aperture into computer.
• Completes forms and maintains records, logs, and reports of work performed.
• Performs routine maintenance, diagnoses malfunctions, and is responsible in arranging for repairs as needed.
• Must be flexible to work at multiple locations, Must be flexible to work varied shifts
• All other duties as assigned.

Education and / or Experience

Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two year college or technical school

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations -

• MRTBE
• ARRT board certification in CT and MR must be obtained. If not certified in specialty must be obtained within 24 months.
• I.V. Skills

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel;

reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. #urgentjobs

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