MRI Technologist - PRN

Elite Sports Medicine; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Sports Medicine in Nashville, TN is seeking a PRN MRI Technologist to perform MRI imaging as directed by physicians and clinical staff. Responsibilities include patient positioning, image acquisition, and maintaining equipment and safety standards.

The role requires high school diploma, and certified radiologic and MRI licenses, with knowledge of MRI techniques and PACS workflow. The candidate will greet and prepare patients, ensure high-quality images, and support daily radiology

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Certified Radiologic Technologist license required.
• Certified MRI license required.
• Experience working in the MRI industry.
• Knowledge of MRI techniques and associated physics.
• Working knowledge of managed care basics and Medicare population.
• Comfortable using email and Internet applications.
• Knowledge of practice management and word processing software.
• Pleasant speaking voice and demeanor.
• Good communication skills.
• Neat, professional appearance.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and thoroughly explain the examination.
• Provide detailed responses to patient questions regarding their examination.
• Position patients for MRI with minimal discomfort and instruct proper positioning.
• Acquire high-quality diagnostic images using MRI with safety precautions.
• Capture and transmit images according to MRI protocol.
• Operate all MRI scanners within the practice.
• Maintain PACS workflow by importing outside exams.
• Monitor radiology stock and report shortages to the manager.
• Ensure radiology equipment is in good working order and report maintenance issues.
• Perform routine maintenance and safety checks on imaging equipment.
• Maintain a clean and organized exam room.
• Transfer images to a disc for outside use.
• Create and maintain written safety policies for radiologic equipment use.

Skills

Communication skills

Pleasant demeanor

Professional appearance

Email & Internet apps

Practice management software

Word processing software

MRI experience

OSHA awareness

Education

High school diploma

Certified Radiologic Technologist license

Certified MRI license

Tools

PACS system

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Midtown - Elite - Nashville, TN 37203, Job Shift: Day, The MRI technologist provides MRI images as directed by the physicians, nurses, or other clinicians; maintains radiology equipment and supplies; and assists physicians and clinical staff as needed. This is a PRN position.

Patient Services

• Greet patients and thoroughly explains the examination
• Provide a detailed response to any question that the patient may have related to their examination.
• Prepare patients for MRI procedure by positioning them in such a way that causes the least discomfort; instruct patient about how to position their body appropriately
• Obtain high quality, diagnostic images of the anatomy requested by the physician using appropriate safety precautions
• Capture and transmit images according to designated MRI protocol
• Possess knowledge to operate all MRI scanners within the practice
• Mark the encounter form to reflect the MRI exam performed

Patient Preparation and Equipment Maintenance

• Receive outside exams as they are delivered to the practice and import them into the PACS system
• Takes inventory of radiology stock and communicate supply shortages to the manager
• Ensure radiology equipment is in good working order. The technologist should communicate any maintenance issues to the radiology manager
• Perform routine maintenance and safety checks on x-ray equipment; ensure that equipment complies with regulatory requirements
• Maintain a clean and organized exam room
• Transfer images to a disc in the event they are needed outside the office
• Create and maintain written safety policies for use of radiologic equipment and proper procedures for patient safety
• Comply with all OSHA mandates for dosimeter readings and quality assurance

Other

• Maintain knowledge of the anatomical views according to each physicians’ preference
• Participate in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations
• Maintain detailed knowledge of practice management and other computer software as it relates to job functions
• Attend annual CPR, OSHA and CLIA training programs
• Attend all regular meetings and provides feedback as it relates to radiology
• Perform other tasks and projects assigned by supervisor or physicians

Qualifications: KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma required
• Certified Radiologic Technologist license required
• Certified MRI license required
• Training in orthopedics a plus
• Experience working in the MRI industry
• Complete understanding of MRI techniques and associated physicsWorking knowledge of managed care basics, and experience working with a managed care and Medicare population
• Comfortable using email and interacting with Internet applications
• Knowledge of practice management and word processing software
• Pleasant speaking voice and demeanor
• Good communication skills
• Neat, professional appearance

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.