Technologist-MRI at Baptist Memorial Health Memphis, TN

Baptist Memorial Health; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health in Memphis, TN is seeking a Radiologic Technologist specialized in MRI to perform imaging procedures according to radiology practice standards, aiding diagnosis and treatment, and to follow hospital protocols.

Responsibilities include selecting appropriate technique and positioning, developing and implementing MRI procedure plans, documenting accordingly, maintaining equipment and rooms, participating in performance improvement activities, and achieving assigned goals.

Qualifications

• MRI procedures knowledge and accurate positioning.
• Ability to develop and implement procedure plans.
• Compliance with hospital policies and documentation requirements.
• Basic computer literacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates understanding of radiologic principles and uses the most appropriate technique and positioning for optimal procedures/treatments.
• 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.

Skills

Radiologic principles

MRI procedures

Documentation

Equipment maintenance

Education

ARRT(R) or ARRT(MR) certification

BLS certification within 30 days

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.

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.
• 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.
• Special Skills Minimum Required : Basic computer literacy skills.
• Licensure Minimum Required : ARRT(R);ARRT(MR);BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE;STATE LICENSE AS REQUIRED