Weekend MRI Technologist

Company: Williamson Health
Location: Franklin
Posted on: September 24, 2024

Job Description:

Located in Franklin, Tennessee, Williamson Health is one of the South's most exceptional health care systems with a 203 bed hospital (Williamson Medical Center), over 40 providers at our Williamson Health Medical Group locations, the Bone & Joint Institute and the Monroe Carell Junior Children's Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center. Williamson Health offers comprehensive in-patient and out-patient services. We have more than 825 providers representing over 70 medical specialties and sub-specialties.


Williamson Health is a system where your talents will be valued and your skillset expanded. We are rooted in our promise to world-class, compassionate care for the residents of Williamson County and surrounding communities, taking exceptional pride in serving our community. We value and support the diversity and cultural differences among one another and are committed to upholding an inclusive environment that appreciates the uniqueness of all individuals. Our values are at the heart of everything we do: respect for every individual, the health and total well-being of all people, human compassion and integrity. Williamson Health is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits program, that offers you choice and flexibility, so you can take charge of your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
o Medical, Dental, Vision
o Retirement Matching
o Tuition reimbursement
o FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)
o Legal Aid


To provide high quality imaging MRI procedures to our patients and physicians in a respectful and efficient manner while providing those services in a safe and clean environment.


Formal Education / Training:
Graduate of an ARRT approved program, accredited through The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, and be registered or working toward certification in the subspecialty of MRI; Preference of at least one year of work experience in hospital environment working in MRI after graduation and accreditation; Equipment and Skills Training:
General computer knowledge as well as a keen mind for safety


Large field strength magnet with a special focus on patient safety and universal precautions practiced in a multimodality imaging department


Possesses the ability to perform multifunctional tasks to include: physically manipulate and operate equipment, assist in the movement of patients from wheelchairs and stretchers to table; communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing; make appropriate judgment decisions in urgent or emergency situations; Must be willing to take call on weekends and at other times as deemed necessary.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS


# Questions all patients regarding medical history to include any surgeries which might include implants or Pacemakers and communicates with patient to ensure patient understands study and is as comfortable as possible.
# Follows safety procedure at all times and will stop procedure immediately if patient becomes claustrophobic, if any part of body becomes warm, or if patient simply wishes to terminate procedure.
# Communicates regularly DURING MRI procedure to provide the patient with a more pleasant experience.
# Communicates potential or existing problems/opportunities to improve quality of care or services.
# during exam and patient transport.
# Seeks opportunities to assist in other areas during downtime, short staff, or high census periods. Volunteers for overtime and fill-in when needed. Completes scans ordered or scheduled during their shift.
# Works well with fellow employees to provide the most efficient use of equipment and ensures that all requests from physicians and patients are completed.
# Helps facilitate specialty radiology reads for stat or urgent exams when needed.

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