What are the responsibilities and job description for the MRI Technologist position at Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga?
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As an MRI Technologist, you will be responsible for performing high-quality magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examinations to assist in diagnosing medical conditions.
Every day you will prepare patients for scans, operate advanced MRI equipment, ensure patient safety in the magnetic environment, and accurately capture detailed anatomical images.
To be successful, you will demonstrate expert technical proficiency in MRI, meticulous attention to detail for image quality and safety, and excellent patient communication to ensure a comfortable and effective diagnostic experience.
- Uses two patient identifiers
- Compares doctor’s order to requisition for accuracy
- Assesses patient for possible artifacts and takes appropriate action to prevent interference with image
- Routinely demonstrates the ability to prioritize workload.
- Coordinates multiple exams into the proper sequence to ensure no conflicts of exams.
- Assesses the doctor’s order and the patient’s diagnosis to determine optimal images.
- Graduate of an accredited Radiology program and, upon hire and
- Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT, upon hire or
- Registered Technologist Magnetic Resonance Imaging, upon hire and
- Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire
Preferred
- Graduate of a MRI Program, upon hire and
- 1 year experience in MR
CommonSpirit Memorial is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.
Salary : $32 - $47