MRI Technologist

Summary*

Performs imaging procedures / treatments according to radiology practice standards in order to aid in the diagnosis and / or treatment of disease.

Performs other duties as assigned.

• Responsibilities
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of Radiologic principals / theory and utilizes the most appropriate technique and positioning for optimal procedures / treatments, as demonstrated by procedure / treatment results.
• Develops appropriate procedure / treatment plan.
• Implements procedure / treatment plan utilizing established hospital protocols / guidelines.
• Completes documentation as required to comply with hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintains equipment, procedure / treatment rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition to ensure the safety of patients and staff.
• Participates in hospital and departmental Performance Improvement activities to ensure that patient care is consistent with established standards.
• Completes assigned goals.
• Requirements, Preferences and Experience*
• Education*

Minimum : Registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ARRT ( R) required. Registry in Magnetic Resonance Imaging ARRT(MR) preferred.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire date.

Experience*

Minimum : 6 months experience in specialty area as required to meet all MRI competencies at the end of orientation period.

Licensure, Registration, Certification*

Preferred : ARRT(MR)

Minimum : ARRT(R);BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE;NEW GRADUATE WHO WILL OBTAIN REQUIRED REGISTRY WITHIN 60 DAYS OF HIRE;STATE LICENSE AS REQUIRED

Special Skills*

Minimum : Basic computer literacy skills.

About Baptist Memorial Health Care*

At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry-healing, preaching and teaching.

And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community.

For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups.

Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.

• At Baptist, We Offer : *
• Competitive salaries
• Paid vacation / time off
• Continuing education opportunities
• Generous retirement plan
• Health insurance, including dental and vision
• Sick leave
• Service awards
• Free parking
• Short-term disability
• Life insurance
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts
• Education assistance / continuing education
• Employee referral program
• Job Summary : *

Position : 11383 - Technologist-MRI

Facility : MBMC-Hospital

Department : JS Radiology MRI MBMC

Category : Radiology & Imaging

Type : Clinical

Work Type : Full Time

Work Schedule : Days

Location : US : MS : Jackson

Located in the Jackson, MS metro area

Job Type : Full-time

Experience :

MRI technologist : 1 year (Required)

License / Certification :

ARRT Certification (Required)

Work Location : In person