What are the responsibilities and job description for the MRI TECHNOLOGIST position at Baptist Memorial?
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.
Requirements, Preferences and Experience
Education
Minimum : Registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ARRT ( R) required. Registry in Magnetic Resonance Imaging ARRT(MR) preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire date.
Experience
Minimum : 6 months experience in specialty area as required to meet all MRI competencies at the end of orientation period.
Licensure, Registration, Certification
Preferred : ARRT(MR)
Minimum : ARRT(R);BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE;NEW GRADUATE WHO WILL OBTAIN REQUIRED REGISTRY WITHIN 60 DAYS OF HIRE;STATE LICENSE AS REQUIRED
Special Skills
Minimum : Basic computer literacy skills.
About Baptist Memorial Health Care
At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry-healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.
At Baptist, We Offer :
Job Summary :
Position : 10938 - Technologist-MRI
Facility : BMH-Crittenden Hospital
Department : CR Rad-MRI
Category : Radiology & Imaging
Type : Clinical
Work Type : PRN
Work Schedule : Days
Location : US : AR : West Memphis
Located in the Memphis metro area REQNUMBER : 12325
