MRI Technologist - Inpatient

The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, An Affiliate of UAB Health System; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking an MRI Technologist for inpatient MRI procedures. The role focuses on producing quality diagnostic images, applying magnetic field techniques, and supporting patient safety and comfort in a hospital setting.

Required are ARRT MR registration and BLS certification, with a background from a radiologic technology program. The position is Regular-Full time, working in the Second Shift within the Radiology department.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of a School of Radiologic Technology.
• Active ARRT (R)(MR) registry required, BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Produce quality diagnostic MR images using a variety of technical procedures.
• Understand and apply the magnetic field appropriately while detecting pathology.
• Assist and maneuver patients to and from wheelchairs, stretchers, and beds.

Skills

Reasoning ability

Good judgment

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Graduate of Radiologic Technology program

Job description

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties. To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

Highlights: Summary: The MRI Technologist shall be responsible to produce quality diagnostic medical images. This individual will perform duties involved with a variety of technical procedures applying the magnetic field for detecting pathology. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.

Education / Experience: High School diploma or equivalent required. Graduate of a School of Radiologic Technology.

License / Certification: Active ARRT (R)(MR) registry required, BLS required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must possess reasoning ability and good judgment.
• Must have the ability to work within rigid time constraints.
• Must remain aware of patient condition at all times.
• Must demonstrate effective communication skills.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: Position requires sitting for 33% of the workday, standing 33% and mobility 34% of the workday. There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching. There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action. Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds. There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person. Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range. Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Minimal noise levels. Much exposure to computer work. Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock. Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks. Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Exposure to radiation. Must be able to assist and maneuver patients to and from wheelchairs, stretchers, and beds.

Primary Location: Baptist Medical Center East Job: MRI Technologist - Inpatient MRI Technologist - Inpatient Job Type: Regular-Full time Shift: Second Shift (United States of America)

Baptist Health is recognized by Forbes as one of America’s best employers in the state of Alabama.