MRI Tech, Weekend Team - Part-Time

Erlanger Health System • Chattanooga, TN

19d

About The Position

Under the supervision of the MRI Team Leader and/or radiologist(s), the MRI Tech performs a variety of procedures requiring independent judgment and initiative in using MRI equipment to create high-quality diagnostic images. The role requires familiarity with basic patient care and MRI exam procedures involving patients who require anesthesia or conscious sedation, as well as conventional MRI invasive procedures.

The employee must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide comprehensive, age-appropriate care to patients served in the MRI Department. This includes understanding growth and development across the life span, assessing information that reflects a patient’s status, identifying age-specific needs, and providing care as described in unit policies and procedures. The employee must strictly follow the Radiology Weekend Team Policy regulating working hours and time off.

Requirements

• Graduate of an ARRT-approved radiologic technology program or equivalent program, compliant with continuing education mandates.
• ARRT (R) certification or ARMRIT certification.
• Medical and/or hospital clinical experience.
• Basic computer experience, demonstrated through 1–2 years of work experience or college-level classes.
• Prior MRI experience or an intensive on-the-job MRI training session before taking call.
• BLS completed before going to the unit/department and maintained thereafter.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate patient care.

Nice To Haves

• Prior hospital and/or physician office background.
• ARRT (MR) certification or ARMRIT certification.
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Use MRI equipment to perform procedures and create high-quality diagnostic images.
• Provide appropriate patient care, including for patients undergoing MRI exams with anesthesia or conscious sedation.
• Perform conventional MRI invasive procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills for age-appropriate patient care, including assessing patient status and identifying age-specific needs.
• Follow unit policies and procedures and the Radiology Weekend Team Policy regulating working hours and time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed