MRI Technologist

CommonSpirit Health; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 45,460 - 67,502; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health, in Lexington, KY, is seeking an MRI Technologist to perform high-quality MRI exams and prepare patients for scans. You will operate advanced MRI equipment, ensure safety in a strong magnetic environment, and capture detailed images for accurate diagnosis.

The role requires ARRT radiography and MRI certifications, BLS CPR, and state licensure, with preference for prior MRI experience and commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology, upon hire.
• Medical Radiographer: KY license, upon hire.
• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT, upon hire.
• Registered Technologist CT, upon hire.
• Registered Technologist MRI, within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Performs procedures to ensure quality patient care in accordance with Radiologist’s expectations and protocols.
• Displays knowledge and complies with the National Patient Safety goals.
• Supports and reports any identified compliance matters.
• Participates in hospital and department quality assurance programs to ensure safety and satisfaction.
• Maintains professional development and education for technical competency.

Skills

MRI Imaging

Patient Care

Image Quality

Safety Protocols

Education

ARRT Radiography Certification

MRI Certification (ARRT)

CT Certification (ARRT)

Mammography Certification (ARRT)

KY State License

BLS CPR Certification

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

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.

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.


• Performs procedures to ensure quality patient care in accordance with Radiologist’s expectations and protocols.


• Displays knowledge and complies with the National Patient Safety goals.


• Supports and reports any identified compliance matters.


• Participates in hospital and department quality assurance programs to ensure safety and satisfaction.


• Maintains professional development and education for technical competency.

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology, upon hire and


• Medical Radiographer: KY, upon hire and


• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT, upon hire or


• Registered Technologist Bone Densitometry, upon hire or


• Registered Technologist Computed Tomography, upon hire or


• Registered Technologist Cardio Interventional Radiography, upon hire or


• Registered Technologist Mammography, upon hire or


• Registered Technologist Nuclear Medicine Technology, upon hire or


• Registered Technologist Quality Management, upon hire or


• Registered Technologist Radiation Therapy, upon hire or


• Registered Technologist Vascualr Inteventional Rad, upon hire or


• Registered Technologist Vascular Sonography, upon hire and


• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and


• Registered Technologist Magnetic Resonance Imaging, within 12 - months

Preferred

• Previous experience in MRI

Where You'll Work

Welcome to Saint Joseph East, a 217-bed, full-service, community hospital located in a convenient setting in Lexington, Kentucky. Saint Joseph East also includes the Women''s Hospital at Saint Joseph East which is dedicated to supporting the well-being of women in Central and Eastern Kentucky and serves a 16-bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

CHI Saint Joseph Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a non-profit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. With approximately 175,000 team members and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians.

Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2,200 care centers serving 24 states.

Pay Range

$33.11 - $49.25 /hour

We are an equal opportunity employer.