MRI Technologist

HCA Healthcare•Nashville, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The MRI Technologist performs MRI and general radiology examinations while maintaining high standards of quality and patient care. The role includes interviewing patients and reviewing charts to obtain a complete history, evaluating relevant labs and patients for contraindicators before contrast procedures, and assisting the radiologist as needed. The technologist scans patients using appropriate equipment and performs the ordered examinations, including plain-film X-rays, and transports patients to and from the department. The position also involves starting IVs, operating technical systems, participating in the department’s performance improvement plan, promoting teamwork, and following facility-endorsed risk-mitigation strategies for handling hazardous medications. The scheduled shift is Monday through Thursday, 7:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The role is at TriStar Skyline Medical Center, a 250+ bed facility and a comprehensive stroke center with neuroscience services, helipads, ICU and Medical/Surgical floors, burn care services, inpatient rehabilitation, trauma services, and emergency heart care.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of radiologic technology.
One year of post-graduate related experience.
Current ARRT registration with advanced certification in MRI.
If not MRI registered, obtain MRI certification within 12 months of hire; otherwise, the employee will be released from the position.
Current BLS certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

Perform MRI and general radiology examinations while ensuring quality patient care.
Interview patients and review charts to obtain a complete history.
Evaluate laboratory results before contrast injections and assess patients for contraindicators.
Scan patients using appropriate equipment and perform the correctly ordered examination.
Perform plain-film X-rays and transport patients to and from the department.
Assist the radiologist as needed.
Participate in the performance improvement plan and promote teamwork within the department and hospital.
Demonstrate knowledge of human growth and development, patient assessment, and treatment.
Start IVs and ensure the IV is suitable for the required injection rate.
Operate Meditech, Synapse, the Tele-Radiology system, a CD burner, a power injector, and a GE workstation.
Follow facility-endorsed risk-mitigation strategies for handling hazardous medications.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine plans.
Free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.