MRI Technologist

OverviewCHI Memorial Hospital, now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, is once again the only hospital in the Chattanooga area to be named a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to be the regional referral center of choice providing health care throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia.CHI Memorial Hospital provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. We care about our employees well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance.We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identify Theft

Adoption Assistance

On-site childcare (Downtown campus) with extended hours

On-site employee gym (Downtown campus) with extended hours- Discounted fee

Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adults

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Assistance for career growth and development

Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs

Wellness Program

We invite you to join CHI Memorial Hospital today!ResponsibilitiesThe 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

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.

QualificationsHigh School graduate or equivalentGraduate of an accredited Radiology programRegistered in RadiologyRegistered in MRI or registry eligible (must complete registry within one year of hire date)AHA BLSImagingTNMRITechPay Range$26.38 - $38.26 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.