MRI Technologist

Catholic Health Initiatives; Hot Springs (AR); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as an MRI Technologist at a leading healthcare facility, where your skills in operating MRI equipment will be crucial. In this role, you'll be responsible for creating detailed scans, ensuring patient comfort, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. This innovative organization is committed to social justice and health equity, providing you with an opportunity to make a difference in the community. If you have a passion for patient care and a strong background in radiologic technology, this is the perfect place for you to thrive and grow in your career.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• Active Radiologic Technology license in Arkansas required.

Responsibilities

• Operate MRI equipment and create scans per physician's directions.
• Prepare and administer contrast dyes for imaging.

Skills

MRI Equipment Operation

Patient Screening

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Graduate of Radiologic Technology Program

Active Radiologic Technology License

ARRT Certification

Tools

MRI Machines

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)

Pay Range

$28.40 - $41.17 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.