Resource MRI Technologist II Wknd

Welcome to Saint Joseph Hospital, a 433-bed hospital founded in 1877 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth as the first hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford, the mission to provide compassionate care to the underserved is still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital holds over two dozen national ranks and recognitions and is recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky. 

Saint Joseph is part of CommonSpirit Health, a non-profit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. With approximately 175,000 team members and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians. 

Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2,200 care centers serving 24 states.

As our Resource MRI Technologist, you will operate a magnetic resonance scanner to obtain images crucial for physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of pathologies.

Every day, you will obtain detailed patient history and screening forms, explaining routine procedures clearly and empathetically addressing patient concerns to ensure their comfort and understanding. You will be responsible for maintaining meticulous patient records and files, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality. A critical part of your role involves performing quality assurance checks on the magnetic resonance scanner, guaranteeing optimal functionality and image integrity.

To be successful in this role, you will possess a current MRI Technologist certification/license and clinical experience in operating MRI scanners. You will demonstrate exceptional technical proficiency, meticulous attention to detail in patient screening and data recording, and strong interpersonal and communication skills. A commitment to patient safety, diagnostic accuracy, and maintaining high equipment standards will be essential in providing vital imaging support to our medical team.

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Performs procedures to ensure quality patient care in accordance with Radiologist’s expectations and protocols.
• Displays knowledge and complies with the National Patient Safety goals.
• Supports and reports any identified compliance matters.
• Participates in hospital and department quality assurance programs to ensure safety and satisfaction.
• Maintains professional development and education for technical competency.

$25,000 Sign on bonus and up to $24,000 Sign on bonus for eligible hires!

Required

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology, upon hire and
• Medical Radiographer: KY, upon hire and
• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT, upon hire or
• Registered Technologist Bone Densitometry, upon hire or
• Registered Technologist Computed Tomography, upon hire or
• Registered Technologist Cardio Interventional Radiography, upon hire or
• Registered Technologist Mammography, upon hire or
• Registered Technologist Nuclear Medicine Technology, upon hire or
• Registered Technologist Quality Management, upon hire or
• Registered Technologist Radiation Therapy, upon hire or
• Registered Technologist Vascualr Inteventional Rad, upon hire or
• Registered Technologist Vascular Sonography, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 - days and
• Registered Technologist Magnetic Resonance Imaging, within 12 - months

Preferred

• Previous experience in MRI