MRI Technologist I – Outpatient

Jobtailor; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an MRI Technologist to perform MRI procedures, ensure safety screenings, and coordinate patient care within regulatory standards. You will handle patient data entry, IV access, contrast injections, and i-STAT testing while maintaining confidentiality.

The role requires ARRT MRI and Radiologic Technology registrations, current CPR, and willingness to work at multiple locations as needed. Excellent customer service and independence are essential.

Qualifications

• ARRT Registry in Radiologic Technology required.
• MR Registry exam completed or within two-year grace period post-hire.
• State licensure on Radiation Protection required.
• CPR certification and cross sectional anatomy training noted.

Responsibilities

• Perform MRI procedures and adhere to departmental protocols.
• Safety screenings and patient care coordination in MRI suite.
• Enter patient study information into clinical care systems accurately.
• Verify insurance pre-authorization before scanning.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and use two identifiers.
• Assist with IV access, contrast media injection, and i-STAT testing.
• Ensure compliance with ACR, Joint Commission, and local regulations.

Skills

MR Technologist experience

ARRT Registered Technologist

Excellent customer service

Independent work

Education

Associate's degree or related field

ARRT MRI Registry planned within 2 years

CPR Certification

Yearly PEEPS Certification

State Licensure on Radiation Protection

Tools

Cerner training

Radiology-supported computer systems

CD Burners

Job description

Demonstrate complete knowledge and proficiency in the use of MRI units, radiology-supported computer systems, and CD burners
Perform MRI procedures and quality control according to departmental protocols
Perform MRI safety screenings for patients and research implanted devices before scanning
Maintain compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, ACR requirements, state licenses, and Joint Commission regulations
Complete assigned technical imaging and non-imaging procedures within designated scheduled times
Enter accurate patient study information into clinical care systems
Assist with coordinating workflow and patient care activities
Obtain clinical history and appropriate consent
Verify insurance pre-authorization before scanning
Maintain patient confidentiality
Use two patient identifiers at all times
Obtain IV access
Assess patients for adverse reactions or changes in status
Use contrast media injectors
Perform i-STAT testing and accurately calculate GFR according to departmental policies

Requirements

• MR Technologist-experience required
• ARRT Registered Technologist required
• ARRT Advanced MRI Certification required within 2 years of hire
• Cerner training required
• Excellent customer service/telephone skills required
• Flexibility in hours is required
• Flexibility to work at alternate locations as needed
• Ability to work independently
• Completion of ARRT registry in radiologic technology required (two-year accredited program)
• Completion of ARRT registry in MRI required (achieved within two years of hire)
• State Licensure on Radiation Protection is required
• Completion of formal and/or on the job training on cross sectional anatomy
• An Associate's degree is required; candidates are required to attain an Associates of Science degree (can be substituted within a related field) within three years of their start date, as outlined in the Education Agreement
• Certification in CPR
• Yearly PEEPS certification required for proper and safe positioning and transfer of patients
• Successful completion of the MRI Registry exam is required; non-certified technologists have a two-year grace period following hire
• Completion of IV training course
• Weekends as required, approximately every 90 days

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in MRI procedures, patient safety screenings, and compliance with regulatory standards. Proficient in using radiology-supported systems and maintaining patient confidentiality while delivering excellent customer service.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• MRI Procedures
• ARRT Registered Technologist
• ARRT Advanced MRI Certification
• Cerner Training
• State Licensure on Radiation Protection

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• MRI Units Proficiency
• Quality Control Procedures
• Patient Study Information Entry
• IV Access
• Contrast Media Injectors Usage
• I-STAT Testing
• GFR Calculation
• Cross Sectional Anatomy Knowledge

Soft Skills

• Excellent Customer Service Skills
• Flexibility in Hours
• Ability to Work Independently

Certifications & Qualifications

• ARRT Registry in Radiologic Technology
• ARRT Registry in MRI
• CPR Certification
• Yearly PEEPS Certification

Industry Keywords

• ACR Requirements
• Joint Commission Regulations
• Patient Confidentiality
• Insurance Pre-Authorization
• Adverse Reactions Assessment

Tools & Technologies

• Radiology-Supported Computer Systems
• CD Burners