MRI Technologist

Ascension Healthcare; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an MRI Technologist in Nashville, TN. The successful candidate will operate MRI equipment, ensuring high-quality imaging and patient safety while coordinating exams and maintaining equipment. This role contributes to the comprehensive care provided by Ascension Saint Thomas, a recognized health care system.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits with employer match

Disability benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Must have BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire.
• Certification as Radiologic Technologist or equivalent required.
• Experience in MRI technology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate MRI scanner to obtain diagnostic images.
• Prepare and position patients accurately.
• Follow safety procedures during examinations.

Skills

Patient Preparation

Radiation Safety Procedures

Image Quality Assurance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent with 2 years of experience

Associate's degree/Technical degree

Job description

**Details**

+ **Department:** Imaging - MRI

+ **Schedule:** PRN / Rotating Shift

+ **Hospital:** Ascension Saint Thomas West

+ **Location:** Nashville, TN

**Benefits**

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

_Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer._

**Responsibilities**

Operate a scanner to obtain images used to diagnose and treat of pathologies.

+ Prepare and position patients and select anatomic and technical parameters accurately to produce cross-sectional images of the body.

+ Perform patient pre-screening, scheduling, and education related to the examination.

+ Enter and monitor patient data, transfer images from disk to magnetic media to produce the transparency, and develop film in an automatic processor.

+ Follow radiation safety procedures and guidelines.

+ Ensure prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).

+ Ensure equipment is properly functioning.

+ Report potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel.

+ Assist in maintaining a clean, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.

**Requirements**

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

+ BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

+ One or more of the following required:

+ Cardiographic Tech credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

+ Nuclear Medical Tech credentialed from the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

+ Radiologic Technologist credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

+ Medical Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

+ Technologist specializing in Magnetic Resonance Imaging credentialed from the American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

+ High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'sdegree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

**Additional Preferences**

No additional preferences.

**Why Join Our Team**

Ascension Saint Thomas is a leading health care system with a 125-year history of providing care to the community, and is the only faith-based, non profit health system in Middle Tennessee. Today, the health system offers a highly comprehensive system of care, consisting of a network of hospitals, affiliated joint ventures, medical practices, clinics and specialty facilities.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of thousands of associates delivering compassionate, personalized care across hospitals, clinics and senior living communities.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

**Equal Employment Opportunity Employer**

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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