Technologist-MRI

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Terrapin Hill (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Mississippi is seeking an MRI Technologist to perform imaging procedures in accordance with radiology standards and contribute to patient diagnosis and care. The role requires adherence to hospital protocols and ongoing quality improvement.

The candidate should have ARRT(R), ARRT(MR) certifications (or be eligible), and BLS within the specified timeframe; a state license is required where applicable.

Qualifications

• ARRT(R) certification is required.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• State license as required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates understanding of radiologic principles/theory and uses appropriate technique/positioning.
• Develops and implements procedure/treatment plans.
• Completes documentation to comply with policies and procedures.
• Maintains equipment, rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities to ensure care meets standards.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

MRI procedures

Basic computer literacy

Education

ARRT(R) certification

ARRT(MR) certification

BLS certification within 14 days of hire

State license as required

Job description

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

Minimum Required

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

Preferred/Desired