MRI Technologist

Crmchealth; Cookeville (TN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Crmchealth in Cookeville, TN seeks an MRI Technologist to operate MRI scanners, monitor patients, and assist radiologists in MRI examinations per physicians' orders.

The role includes handling radiographic supplies, gadolinium contrast, and maintaining patient safety and infection control, while performing related clerical tasks. Collaboration with staff to ensure quality imaging and patient care is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology.
• Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology as a Radiographer and MR Technologist or certify within 12 months after MR competency.

Responsibilities

• Operate MRI scanners and related imaging equipment.
• Monitor patients during MRI examinations.
• Assist radiologists and staff with MRI procedures.
• Maintain infection control and patient safety standards.
• Perform clerical and housekeeping tasks as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Attention to detail

Technical MRI operation

Education

AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology

ARRT MR Technologist certification

Certification within 12 months

Tools

MRI scanners

Flow regulated injectors

PACS/HIS/RIS

UPS systems

Job description

The MRI Technologist is responsible for working directly with patients and assisting radiologists and/or staff physicians while performing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examinations in concordance with Physicians orders. This professionally trained person will be responsible for the operation of MRI scanners, flow rate injectors, patient monitoring systems, and a picture archiving system. This position is responsible for the use of radiographic supplies including gadolinium contrast while providing patient care and patient safety as established by department standards. This position is responsible for performing a variety of basic secretarial, clerical and housekeeping functions such as customer service, examination and work area cleaning, telephone communications, computer system data entry, information retrieval, (HIS, RIS, PACS), and infection control. This position, in addition to superb technical skills, will also require the ability to follow the CRMC service commitments to customers and fellow staff. Other duties as assigned.

Education: Must be a graduate of an AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology.Certifiedby the American Registry of Radiologic Technology as a Radiographer and MR Technologist or become certified within one year (12 months) after completion of MR competency.

Experience: 4 years of experience in Radiology and 2 years experience in MRI is preferred. Operates Magnetic Resonance Imagers, flow regulated injectors, UPS systems, patient monitors, hospital computer systems and other associated Imaging Department equipment. Must interact with professional and caring attitude toward patients, families and other hospital employees in times of stress. Must handle pressure, stress and numerous interruptions associated with busy schedules in the MRI department.