MRI Technologist
St. Louis, MO
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Evenings
Referral Bonus

MRI Technologist - Radiology

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Evenings, Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM (5x8) with rotating call (2-3 days per week, including weekends)
Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36

Job Description

• Perform specialized MRI procedures resulting in diagnostic images for radiologist interpretation.
• Provide essential patient care during MRI procedures.
• Apply principles of MR safety.
• Serve Interventional Radiology, Emergency Room, and Outpatient settings.
• Orientation for evening shift occurs on day shift; availability for the entire orientation week is required.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as an MRI Technologist within the last year.

Preferred Qualifications

• MRI Registry certification.
• Experience with GE 1.5T and 3T MRI equipment.

Work Environment & Equipment

• Equipment includes GE 1.5T and GE 3T MRI machines.
• PACS system: Visage.
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system: EPIC.
• Patient types include vented patients and anesthesia cases.

Physical Demands

• Minimal: Push/pull up to 46 lbs, carry 25 lbs, grip up to 50 lbs, pinch grip 6 lbs, climb 8-10 inch steps.
• Occasional: Reaching forward and bending for up to 5 minutes continuously, balance.
• Frequent: Hand coordination.

Call Requirements

• Rotating call as required by the facility, including some weekends.

Dress Code

• Scrubs: Black top, bottoms, and jacket.

Additional Information

• Flu vaccination is mandatory from November 1 through April 1; declinations are not accepted.

Facility Highlights

• Level 2 Trauma Center.
• Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center.
• Level 1 STEMI Center.
• Advanced Certification in Heart Failure with Gold Seal of Approval.
• American Heart Association’s Heart Failure Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award.

Local Area Highlights

• Gateway Arch, Six Flags St. Louis, St. Louis Cardinals and Blues sports teams.
• Entertainment districts and Union Station attractions including aquarium, St. Louis Wheel, miniature golf, and ropes course.
• Rich brewing history with nearly 65 craft breweries.
• City Museum in a large historic warehouse.
• Recognized food city with diverse dining options.