MRI Technologist

CommonSpirit Health•Chattanooga, TN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Where You’ll Work CHI Memorial, a member of CommonSpirit, is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 team members and nearly 500 affiliated physicians. Job Summary and Responsibilities The MRI Technologist performs departmental MRI examinations, assists the radiologist during procedures, produces high quality images. Serves the following age – specific patient populations: pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent
Graduate of an accredited Radiology program
Registered in Radiology
Registered in MRI or registry eligible (must complete registry within one year of hire date)
AHA BLS

Responsibilities

Uses two patient identifiers
Compares doctor’s order to requisition for accuracy
Assesses patient for possible artifacts and takes appropriate action to prevent interference with image
Routinely demonstrates the ability to prioritize workload.
Coordinates multiple exams into the proper sequence to ensure no conflicts of exams.
Assesses the doctor’s order and the patient’s diagnosis to determine optimal images.
Assesses patient’s condition, comfort, and safety during procedures.
Observes and reports to physician any change in patient’s condition during the procedure.
Communicates accurate patient information in a timely manner to peers, physicians, and other departments.
Uses all diagnostic, computer, and communication equipment within safe limits.
Other duties as assigned by management.