Technologist-MRI

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Mississippi seeks an MRI Technologist to perform imaging procedures in accordance with radiology standards and contribute to patient care. The role involves using proper techniques, planning treatments, and maintaining equipment and safety.

Required are ARRT(R) or ARRT(MR) certifications, BLS within 30 days, and 6 months MRI experience to meet competency by the end of orientation; state licensure as required.

Qualifications

• Basic computer literacy required.
• ARRT(R) or ARRT(MR) certification and BLS within 30 days of hire.
• 6 months MRI experience required to meet competencies by end of orientation.
• State licensure as required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of radiologic principles/theory and uses appropriate technique and positioning for optimal procedures.
• Develops and implements procedure/treatment plans.
• Implements procedure/treatment plan following hospital protocols/guidelines.
• Completes documentation to comply with hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintains equipment, rooms, and work areas to ensure safety.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities to ensure quality care.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

ARRT(R) certification

ARRT(MR) certification

BLS certification

Job description

Job Summary

Performs imaging procedures/treatments according to radiology practice standards in order to aid in the diagnosis and/or treatment of disease. Performs other duties as assigned.

Overview

Job Summary

Performs imaging procedures/treatments according to radiology practice standards in order to aid in the diagnosis and/or treatment of disease. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of Radiologic principals/theory and utilizes the most appropriate technique and positioning for optimal procedures/treatments, as demonstrated by procedure/treatment results.
• Develops appropriate procedure/treatment plan.
• Implements procedure/treatment plan utilizing established hospital protocols/guidelines.
• Completes documentation as required to comply with hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintains equipment, procedure/treatment rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition to ensure the safety of patients and staff.
• Participates in hospital and departmental Performance Improvement activities to ensure that patient care is consistent with established standards.
• Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

• 6 months experience in specialty area as required to meet all MRI competencies at the end of orientation period.

Preferred/Desired

Education

Minimum Required

• Registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ARRT ( R) required or Registry in Magnetic Resonance Imaging ARRT(MR) preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire date.

Preferred/Desired

Training

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Basic computer literacy skills.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

• ARRT(R);ARRT(MR);BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE;STATE LICENSE AS REQUIRED