MRI TECH
Covenant Health, Knoxville, TN, United States
Overview
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is a 444-bed hospital recognized for pairing clinical expertise with advanced medical technology to deliver exceptional care. As a Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center, we provide leading-edge treatment for stroke recovery. Our facility also offers specialized services in bariatric surgery, robotic surgery, minimally invasive spine procedures, and advanced orthopedic care. Fort Sanders Regional is part of Covenant Health, East Tennessee’s largest nonprofit health system and a Becker’s “Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare.” Covenant Health includes nine hospitals and nearly 150 service locations, offering employees a comprehensive benefits package with tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, certification bonuses, and leadership development programs.
Position
MRI Technologist • $5,000 Sign-on Bonus for Experienced Candidates • Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift
Responsibilities
Performs procedures or examinations under the order of a licensed medical practitioner for diagnostic interpretation or therapeutic intervention.
Operates high field strength magnets and related equipment to produce high quality MRI images; selects and operates the MRI system, surface coils, physiologic gating devices and associated equipment.
Selects appropriate pulse sequences in accordance with protocols; evaluates MRI scans for technical quality; ensures complete MRI exams are documented in the electronic medical record and sent to PACS.
Maintains four MRI safety zones per ACR guidelines; ensures timely high quality MRI scans while minimizing risk to patient, self and others; assists radiologist in developing new protocols and imaging techniques.
Identifies and screens patients according to MRI safety guidelines; obtains patient history and ensures accurate consents; provides patient education and monitors patients during exams to minimize anxiety.
Positions patients and equipment to optimize visualization of the anatomic area of interest; applies infection prevention techniques and universal precautions.
Prepares and/or administers medications as prescribed for MRI procedures (contrast media as needed); performs venipuncture or injections within scope of practice; operates contrast injection equipment as required.
Assists radiologist with MRI procedures (e.g., biopsies) and ensures time-out procedures are followed.
Coordinates scheduling and patient flow; maintains clerical accuracy and assists in inventory control.
Educates, trains, or orients new staff and student technologists; stays current in Basic Life Support (BLS) and performs BLS as needed.
Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards; completes required education annually; participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the license or certification required by the issuing authority.
Minimum Experience:
Must have successfully completed an educational program that is accredited by ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) or ARMRIT (American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists).
Licensure Requirement:
Must have and maintain one of the following paths:
Path 1 : ARRT (R) and within 1 year ARRT (MR)
Path 2 : NMTCB certification or equivalency ARRT (N) and within one year ARRT (MR) required
Path 3 : ARDMS (Sonography) and within one year ARRT (MR) required
Path 4 : ARMRIT certification required
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Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is a 444-bed hospital recognized for pairing clinical expertise with advanced medical technology to deliver exceptional care. As a Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center, we provide leading-edge treatment for stroke recovery. Our facility also offers specialized services in bariatric surgery, robotic surgery, minimally invasive spine procedures, and advanced orthopedic care. Fort Sanders Regional is part of Covenant Health, East Tennessee’s largest nonprofit health system and a Becker’s “Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare.” Covenant Health includes nine hospitals and nearly 150 service locations, offering employees a comprehensive benefits package with tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, certification bonuses, and leadership development programs.
Position
MRI Technologist • $5,000 Sign-on Bonus for Experienced Candidates • Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift
Responsibilities
Performs procedures or examinations under the order of a licensed medical practitioner for diagnostic interpretation or therapeutic intervention.
Operates high field strength magnets and related equipment to produce high quality MRI images; selects and operates the MRI system, surface coils, physiologic gating devices and associated equipment.
Selects appropriate pulse sequences in accordance with protocols; evaluates MRI scans for technical quality; ensures complete MRI exams are documented in the electronic medical record and sent to PACS.
Maintains four MRI safety zones per ACR guidelines; ensures timely high quality MRI scans while minimizing risk to patient, self and others; assists radiologist in developing new protocols and imaging techniques.
Identifies and screens patients according to MRI safety guidelines; obtains patient history and ensures accurate consents; provides patient education and monitors patients during exams to minimize anxiety.
Positions patients and equipment to optimize visualization of the anatomic area of interest; applies infection prevention techniques and universal precautions.
Prepares and/or administers medications as prescribed for MRI procedures (contrast media as needed); performs venipuncture or injections within scope of practice; operates contrast injection equipment as required.
Assists radiologist with MRI procedures (e.g., biopsies) and ensures time-out procedures are followed.
Coordinates scheduling and patient flow; maintains clerical accuracy and assists in inventory control.
Educates, trains, or orients new staff and student technologists; stays current in Basic Life Support (BLS) and performs BLS as needed.
Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards; completes required education annually; participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the license or certification required by the issuing authority.
Minimum Experience:
Must have successfully completed an educational program that is accredited by ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) or ARMRIT (American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists).
Licensure Requirement:
Must have and maintain one of the following paths:
Path 1 : ARRT (R) and within 1 year ARRT (MR)
Path 2 : NMTCB certification or equivalency ARRT (N) and within one year ARRT (MR) required
Path 3 : ARDMS (Sonography) and within one year ARRT (MR) required
Path 4 : ARMRIT certification required
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