Holston Medical Group·Kingsport, Tennessee
The MRI Technologist is responsible for performing diagnostic MRI scans and ensuring high-quality image production while maintaining patient safety. They manage contrast media administration and enforce strict magnetic field safety protocols for patients and visitors.
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The MRI Technician produces diagnostic MRI scans, assists the radiologist and referring physicians in MRI procedures, and ensures the best standards of quality patient care. The MRI Technician must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical, motor/sensory, psychosocial, and safety appropriate to patients. This position has the authority to make technical decisions that will provide the best possible MRI image quality.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Communication with others to exchange or express information and ideas. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine distinctions in sounds. Determine the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of the work assigned and perceive general observations. Remaining upright on the feet, particularly 75% of the time. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks. Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist and/ or by bending leg and spine. Extending the hands and arms in any direction. Exerting force upon an object so that an object moves away/toward the force. Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. Perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature. Perform with frequent interruptions and/ or distractions. Make appropriate job decisions following standard office policies and past precedents. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers and the public. Ability to interact appropriately with colleagues and patients for different purposes and different context. Constantly operates a computer or other large machinery.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 25% of the time. Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds occasionally. Work independently and identify potentially more effective methods of work operations. Observing an area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point. Ability to identify and distinguish colors.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.
All job requirements are subject to possible revision to reflect changes in the position requirements or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Candidates must have an associate degree in radiology, ARRT (MR) registration, and a valid state license. 1-3 years of experience as an MRI Tech and a Basic Cardiac Life Support certificate are required.
Market context
Physician roles in Tennessee are typically in steady demand, especially in settings that need licensed clinicians who can support patient care and prescribing workflows. These positions are competitive because employers often look for candidates with the right state licensure, CPR certification, and DPS registration, and this platform’s AI-summarized job requirements and benefits help you review the original posting faster. Before applying, confirm your Tennessee license and prescribing credentials are active and match the posting exactly.
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