MRI Technologist

CHI Memorial, a member of CommonSpirit, is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 team members and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.

The MRI Technologist performs departmental MRI examinations, assisting radiologists and producing high-quality images for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Key responsibilities include:

• Patient Identification & Safety: Using two patient identifiers, verifying doctor's orders, assessing for potential image artifacts, and ensuring patient comfort and safety throughout procedures.
• Workflow Management: Prioritizing workload, coordinating multiple exams efficiently to avoid conflicts, and determining optimal imaging protocols based on doctor's orders and patient diagnosis.
• Monitoring & Communication: Observing and reporting any changes in a patient's condition to the physician during procedures, and communicating accurate patient information promptly to peers, physicians, and other departments.
• Equipment Operation: Safely operating all diagnostic, computer, and communication equipment.

Additional duties may be assigned by management.

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