Prisma Health·Maryville, Tennessee
Responsible for the independent operation of MRI equipment to produce high-quality images while ensuring patient safety through rigorous screening. The role involves managing scanning protocols, administering contrast materials, and maintaining equipment quality control.
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Responsible for the independent operation of the MRI equipment achieving high-quality images, maintaining an optimal level of patient care, while working with patients of all ages. Responsible for screening all patients and staff entering into zone 3 and 4 to ensure magnet safety.
Essential Functions
All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Performs all procedures proficiently and strives to maintain high quality. This includes proper positioning, choosing appropriate coils, and thorough knowledge of scanning protocols. Imaging studies must be completed in a timely manner, charged appropriately, and then taken to the radiologist for interpretation as soon as possible after the completion of the exam.
Identifies patients using two patient identifiers. Communicates with patient and/or medical staff concerning MR safety questionnaire and other pertinent clinical history. Obtains completed questionnaire and proper history to ensure magnet safety for patients entering department. Communicates with appropriate medical staff any sedation needs of the patient. Informs patients and families of delays.
Prepares scan room for procedures using approved cleaning protocols. Appropriately discards sharps and maintains appropriate level of supplies and linen in rooms.
Properly prepares and administers contrast materials associated with MRI procedure that are within scope of practice as prescribed by a physician or in approved Radiology protocol
Implements emergency procedures, as needed.
Performs department and hospital related computer functions pertinent to job. Enters and records all data accurately and promptly.
Exhibits competency in performing quality control tasks associated with equipment and procedures to ensure standards are met.
Stays abreast of organizational, affiliate and departmental changes/updates by checking email on each shift.
Provides clinical instruction to staff technologists and students. As needed, will prepare staff schedules to ensure department is staffed properly and coordinate daily workflow.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Work Shift: Variable (United States of America)
8001 Blount Memorial Hospital, Inc.
80047123 Magnetic Resonance Imaging - ETMG
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Requires graduation from an accredited Radiologic Technology program and certification from ARRT or ARMRIT. BLS certification is also required, though no prior professional experience is mandatory.
Market context
Operations roles in Tennessee often draw steady interest because employers need reliable staff who can keep daily workflows moving in fast-paced settings. These positions can be competitive when they ask for prior phlebotomy training or experience, strong communication, and basic computer and data entry skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your experience matches the pace and documentation demands before applying.