What are the responsibilities and job description for the MRI Technologist position at CommonSpirit Health?
MRI Tech
PRN
Based out of Ooltewah but will float to different campuses
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 4700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.
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
1. Uses two patient identifiers
2. Compares doctor’s order to requisition for accuracy
3. Assesses patient for possible artifacts and takes appropriate action to prevent interference with image
4. Routinely demonstrates the ability to prioritize workload.
5. Coordinates multiple exams into the proper sequence to ensure no conflicts of exams.
6. Assesses the doctor’s order and the patient’s diagnosis to determine optimal images.
7. Assesses patient’s condition, comfort, and safety during procedures.
8. Observes and reports to physician any change in patient’s condition during the procedure.
9. Communicates accurate patient information in a timely manner to peers, physicians, and other
departments.
10. Uses all diagnostic, computer, and communication equipment within safe limits.
11. Other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications
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
