MRI Technologist

University Radiology, P.C.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

University Radiology is seeking a PRN registered MRI Technologist to join our outpatient Orthopedic MRI services team. The ideal candidate will maintain a safe MRI environment for patients and clinical professionals with a patient-first, friendly, service-minded approach.

Responsibilities include preparing and administering contrast dyes, positioning patients, and performing MRI scans according to physicians' specifications while ensuring accreditation standards are met.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a radiography educational program accredited by a mechanism acceptable to the ARRT.
• Radiologic Technologist credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date.
• Technologist specializing in Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• Analytical skills

Responsibilities

• Analyzing patient histories and completing patient information screenings
• Preparing and administering contrast dyes
• Addressing patients’ concerns and ensuring comfort during scans
• Performing regular inspections of MRI equipment and scheduling maintenance
• Positioning patients and completing MRI scans per physician specifications
• Ensuring MRI rooms are clean, safe, and well maintained
• Training junior MRI Technologists and supporting new staff
• Collaborating with Medical Director to maintain accreditation
• Carrying out quality assurance procedures and improvements
• Evaluate images for data and technical quality per protocol
• Assist in inventory control
• Proficient in RIS, PACS, and patient EMR systems

Skills

Analytical skills

Education

Accredited Radiography Program

ARRT MR Credential

Tools

RIS

PACS

EMR

Job description

University Radiology is seeking a PRN registered MRI Technologist to be a part of our outpatient only Orthopedic MRI services team. Applicants will need to maintain a safe MRI environment for patients and clinical professionals as well as provide a patient first, friendly, and service minded approach. Ideal candidate will be able to work at least 1 six-hour Saturday shift per month. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Analyzing patient histories and completing patient information screenings
• Preparing and administering contrast dyes
• Addressing patients’ concerns and ensuring that they are comfortable and calm during scans
• Performing regular inspections of the MRI equipment and machines, and scheduling maintenance and repairs as needed
• Positioning the patients and completing MRI scans according to the physicians' specifications
• Ensuring that the MRI rooms are kept clean, tidy, and safe at all times
• Training junior MRI Technologists and providing support to new staff
• Working with Medical Director and other stakeholders to maintain needed accreditation
• Carrying out quality assurance procedures and implementing improvements as required
• Evaluate images for data and technical quality and according to protocol
• Assists in inventory control
• Proficient in clerical duties to include RIS, PACS, and patient EMR systems
• Must have completed a radiography educational program that is accredited by a mechanism acceptable to the ARRT
• Radiologic Technologist credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date
• Technologist specializing in Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• Analytical skills

This position is in an outpatient, physician office location. We are accepting applicants who are interested in PRN employment. We need an applicant that is interested in picking up a shift or two every month or two to cover time off requests.