MRI Technologist - Impactful Orthopedics Imaging

Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance is the largest orthopaedic surgery group in Tennessee. TOA concentrates on the diagnosis and treatment of disorders and injuries of the musculoskeletal system which allow our patients to live their best life.

There are a number of reasons TOA is an employer of choice, including stability across 20+ locations, a positive work environment, and a comprehensive benefits package with 401(k) company matches.

Qualifications

• Completion of A.S., B.S. or certificate in Radiologic technology.
• Registered in MRI or MRI registration within one year of completing training.
• Extensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Extensive knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of MRI principles and pulse sequences.
• Ability to properly position patients and program imaging for MRI exams.
• Ability to recognize pathology and adjust scanning parameters.
• Interacting and communicating with nurses, physicians and radiologists.
• Knowledge of MRI safety practices.
• Understanding basic quality control and QA procedures.
• Basic networking and PACs knowledge.
• Excellent patient services skills including working with claustrophobic patients.
• Dependable and able to adjust schedules to workload/staffing demands.
• Ability to perform venipuncture and contrast administration.

Responsibilities

• Position patients and program imaging to ensure high quality MRI examinations.
• Recognize pathology and adjust scanning parameters accordingly.
• Interact with nurses, physicians and radiologists to coordinate care.
• Perform venipuncture and administer contrast as needed.

Skills

MRI knowledge

Medical terminology

Anatomy and physiology

Patient positioning

Patient communication

Scan parameter adjustment

MRI safety practices

Quality control

PACS knowledge

Venipuncture

Education

AS in Radiologic Technology

BS in Radiologic Technology

Radiologic technology certificate

Tools

PACS system

Job description

Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance is the largest orthopaedic surgery group in Tennessee. TOA concentrates on the diagnosis and treatment of disorders and injuries of the musculoskeletal system which allow our patients to live their best life.

There are a number of reasons TOA is an employer of choice, including stability across 20+ locations, a positive work environment, and a comprehensive benefits package with 401(k) company matches.