Job Information
Catholic Health Initiatives MRI Technologist II in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Overview
CHI 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!
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
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.
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
ImagingTN
Pay Range
$26.38 - $38.26 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.