MRI Technologist

CommonSpirit Health; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Weekend incentive

Job summary

CommonSpirit Memorial is seeking an MRI Technologist to perform high-quality MRI examinations and support accurate diagnoses. You will prep patients, operate advanced MRI equipment, and ensure safety in the magnetic environment while delivering clear, detailed images.

Responsibilities include prioritizing workloads, coordinating exams, and verifying orders and diagnoses to optimize imaging. Weekend night shifts and a sign-on bonus are available.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiology Program is required.
• Graduate of an accredited MRI Program is required.
• Registered Technologist Radiography (ARRT) upon hire or equivalent.
• Registered Technologist Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for scans and operate MRI equipment.
• Ensure patient safety in the magnetic environment.
• Capture high-quality anatomical images with meticulous attention to detail.
• Coordinate multiple exams in sequence to avoid conflicts.
• Assess orders and diagnoses to determine optimal imaging.
• Prioritize workload to maintain workflow efficiency.

Skills

MRI safety

Patient communication

Workflow management

Image quality

Education

Graduate of accredited Radiology Program

Graduate of accredited MRI Program

Tools

MRI equipment

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

Weekend Nights: Fri-Sun 7p-7a

Sign on bonus and additional weekend incentive

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 1-3 years 1 year of experience in MR, upon hire and
• Graduate of an accredited MRI Program, upon hire
• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT, upon hire or
• Registered Technologist Magnetic Resonance Imaging, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Where You'll Work

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.

Pay Range

$31.53 - $46.90 /hour