MRI Technologist

Company: Tennova North Knoxville Medical Center
Location: Powell
Posted on: April 3, 2025

Job Description:

_*The MRI Technologist I performs routine scanning procedures for the MRI department. Ensures patient safety and comfort during procedures and ensures a high quality of images produced. Responsible for availability and sterility of supplies used for assigned area.*_*Job Overview:** Communicates effectively. Establishes and maintains two way communication with peers, staff, physicians, leaders and administration.* Consistently uses skilled communication which demonstrates congruence between words and actions and holds others accountable for doing the same.* Reviews all MRI patient questionnaires prior to procedure.* Reviews patient history of previous surgeries for possible implants or metal in body (i.e. foreign body in eyes, etc).* Uses equipment safely, adhering to policy, guidelines and/or protocols set by the hospital and department.* Familiar and researches types of implant materials to determine if safe in MRI scan room and ensures recent surgery is longer than six weeks prior to exam.* Operates all MRI and processing equipment correctly and produces quality images and accurate information while working independently.* Reviews all MRI patient questionnaires prior to scanning, verify MD order, and properly identifies patient.* Thoroughly explains procedure to patient; alleviates fear and anxiety; answers questions clearly and completely. Provides instructions during and after exam.* Maintains MRI safety zones for staff, patients, and visitors.* Maintains an inventory of MRI supplies and equipment.* Ensures images meet quality standards.* Ensures patient clinical history is available and accurate to correlate with exam and documents and sends appropriate documents to radiologist in PACS.* Provides appropriate instruction and evaluation of students.* Assists with orientation and training of new employees.* Demonstrates a consistent and well organized approach in completing all required quality control monitoring for assigned area.* Accurately collects improvement performance data as directed and participates in development and implementation of process improvements.* Ensures that all procedures are properly ordered, verified and acknowledged.* Adheres to positioning guidelines and department expectations and removes or repositions objects which could cause artifacts on images.* Performs other duties as assigned.* Complies with all policies and standards.*Qualifications: ** Associate Degree graduate of an accredited program in Radiologic Technology required* Associate Degree graduate of an accredited program in Radiologic Technology with MRI registry preferred* 1-2 years Clinical experience as a Radiologic Technologist required* 1-3 years Clinical experience as a registered MRI Technologist preferred*Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:** Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines* Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form* Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure* Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to interact effectively with patients, families, healthcare professionals and external vendors* Ability to operate and understand radiographic technology and equipment/applications* Basic computer skills* Ability to demonstrate ethical and professional behaviors at all times* Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and privacy and comply with all HIPPA requirements* Ability to use initiative and independent judgment* Ability to properly position patients to provide quality imaging.* Ability to work independently* Complete understanding of MRI applications and MRI safety* Ability to operate equipment* Knowledge of current medical terminology* Knowledge of MRI imaging techniques* Knowledge of imaging equipment and testing to perform quality control checks and troubleshooting of instrumentation* Ability to multi-task efficiently and effectively*Licenses and Certifications:** ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists required* Licensed Radiologic Technologist As required by state required* BCLS - Basic Life Support required* (MR) ARDMS or ARRT - Magnetic Resonance preferredJob Type: Full-timeBenefits:* Flexible schedule* Tuition reimbursementSchedule:* 10 hour shift* 8 hour shift* Day shift* Evening shiftEducation:* Associate (Required)Experience:* 1- 2yrs. clinical radiological technician: 1 year (Preferred)Ability to Commute:* Powell, TN 37849 (Required)Work Location: In person

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