MRI Tech

**Overview**

Saint Joseph Hospital is a 433-bed facility located in Lexington Kentucky. Founded in 1877 a small group of Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in Kentucky led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford began their health ministry. Their mission was to provide compassionate care to the poor and underserved - a tradition still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital primarily serves central and eastern Kentucky with a full range of services including distinguished awards for cardiology orthopedics and stroke care. CHI Saint Joseph Health supports 5000 active employees 8 hospitals specialty clinics and a Medical Group with more than 200 locations across Central and Eastern KY. CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

**Responsibilities**

**Job Summary / Purpose**

MRI Technologist Operates a magnetic resonance scanner to obtain images for use by physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of pathologies. Obtains patient history and screening forms, explains routine procedures and addresses patient concerns. Responsible for maintaining patient record and files. Performs quality assurance on magnetic resonance scanner.

**Essential Key Job Responsibilities**

1. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

2. Performs procedures to ensure quality patient care in accordance with Radiologist's expectations and protocols.

3. Displays knowledge and complies with the National Patient Safety goals.

4. Supports and reports any identified compliance matters.

5. Participates in hospital and department quality assurance programs to ensure safety and satisfaction.

6. Maintains professional development and education for technical competency.

7. Uses standard precautions, PPE, at all times.

8. Maintains regulatory compliance and licensure for current position.

9. Attends all CHI Saint Joseph Health required educational programs as well as all Learn modules.

10. Contributes to the efficient operation and monitoring of the department and utilizes our resources efficiently.

11. Demonstrates complete working knowledge of equipment within assigned area.

12. Knowledge and performance of the Code of Conduct Standards.

13. Other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**

**Minimum Qualifications**

**Required Education** _(for CHI Leadership Job Levels from Supervisor through President)_

Does Not Apply

**Required Education for Staff Job Levels**

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology

**Required Licensure and Certifications**

Possess and maintain certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Possess and maintain certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) within 1 year of employment or transferring into the position. State of Kentucky License required. BLS within 30 days of employment.

**Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**

N/A

**PREFERRED Qualifications**

Previous experience in MRI preferred.

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**Pay Range**

$27.70 - $40.17 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.