MRI Technologist

Americanmercyhomecare; Hot Springs (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare facility as an MRI Technologist, where you will play a vital role in patient care by operating advanced MRI equipment and ensuring patient comfort throughout procedures. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with a dedicated team of healthcare professionals and contribute to a faith-based, non-profit institution recognized for its commitment to quality care and innovation. With a focus on health equity and social justice, you will be part of a community that values excellence and compassion in healthcare delivery. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• Active license and ARRT certification required.

Responsibilities

• Operate MRI equipment and perform scans per physician's orders.
• Inspect and troubleshoot MRI equipment regularly.

Skills

MRI Safety Procedures

Analytical Skills

Patient Communication

Education

Radiologic Technology Program

Active Radiologic Technology License

ARRT Certification

Tools

MRI Equipment

Job description

Overview

As our MRI Technologist at CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs, you’ll be responsible for operating MRI equipment and creating scans as per the physicians' directions, screening patients and explaining procedures to them, and inspecting and troubleshooting equipment. You should be able to collaborate with other healthcare professionals and also train junior MRI technologists.

To be successful as an MRI technologist, you should have sound knowledge of human anatomy and MRI safety procedures. Outstanding MRI technologists will be highly analytical and able to explain complex information clearly.

About Us:

CHI St Vincent Hot Springs is a 280 bed faith-based, non-profit, Magnet Accredited facility providing quality health care to patients and communities from all over the State of Arkansas. As the only level II trauma center in the southwest part of the state, CHI St Vincent Hot Springs is the regional referral center for cardiology, trauma, neuro, ortho, oncology and critical care/pulmonary. We have also been voted as one of Arkansas Best Places to Work by Arkansas Business since 2019. We have earned top patient safety ratings from Leapfrog and was recently named as one of the Nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals in Fortune and PINC AI.

If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.

Responsibilities

1. Analyzing patient histories and completing screenings for pacemakers and injuries where metal objects were involved.
2. Preparing and administering contrast dyes.
3. Addressing patients’ concerns and ensuring that they are comfortable and calm during scans.
4. Performing regular inspections of the MRI equipment and machines, and scheduling maintenance and repairs as needed.
5. Positioning the patients and completing MRI scans according to the physicians' specifications.

Qualifications

1. Graduate of a program of Radiologic Technology accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
2. Active Radiologic Technology license in good standing with the State of Arkansas
3. American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)