MRI Technologist

CommonSpirit Health; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 43,435 - 57,308; Part time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is looking for a PRN MRI Technologist in Chattanooga, Tennessee. You will be responsible for performing high-quality MRI examinations to assist in diagnosing medical conditions. Your duties include preparing patients for scans, operating MRI equipment, ensuring safety, and capturing detailed images. Candidate must be a graduate of an accredited program and have the necessary certifications. Pay ranges from $31.53 to $41.60 per hour.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiology program and registered as Radiography ARRT.
• Registered as Technologist in Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
• Must have Basic Life Support - CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality MRI examinations to assist in diagnosing medical conditions.
• Prepare patients for scans and operate MRI equipment.
• Ensure patient safety in the magnetic environment.

Skills

Technical proficiency in MRI

Attention to detail for image quality

Patient communication skills

Education

Graduate of accredited Radiology program

Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT

Registered Technologist Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Basic Life Support - CPR

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

PRN- Hours Vary

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.

Job Requirements

Required

• 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

Pay Range

$31.53 - $41.60 /hour

We are an equal opportunity employer.