MRI Technologist
Company: Healthier Mississippi People
Location: Sharon
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description: To operate and maintain a magnetic resonance
imaging (MRI) scanner to obtain images on patients to diagnose the
nature and extent of designated pathologies, while ensuring patient
safety and comfort. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of
magnetic resonance imaging procedures and technology. Knowledge of
specifications, standards, and tolerances for the operation of MRI
equipment and facilities. Skill in the operation of magnetic
resonance film processors and ancillary equipment. Verbal and
written communication skills. Interpersonal skills. Ability to
monitor and/or maintain quality control standards. Ability to
alleviate patient anxiety. Responsibilities: Performs magnetic
resonance imaging procedures. Explains procedures to patient,
obtains and records medical history relevant to the condition being
viewed, selects appropriate equipment settings, and positions the
patient in a manner to facilitate optimum imaging results. Develops
and views images to determine quality and forwards for review and
interpretation; maintains applicable patient documentation.
Maintains adequate supplies and a clean work area; reports
equipment malfunctions to supervisor. Assumes responsibility for
patient safety; provides physical and psychological comfort to
patient. Ensures compliance with workplace safety, environmental,
exposure control, and/or infection control practices. The duties
listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and
responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as
exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or
change duties at any time. Physical and Environmental Demands:
Requires constant exposure to bio-hazardous conditions such as risk
of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne
particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate
attention to safety considerations, frequent work produced subject
to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending,
occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, occasional
climbing, occasional crawling, occasional crouching/stooping,
occasional kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, occasional
reaching, occasional sitting, frequent standing, occasional
twisting, and frequent walking. (occasional-up to 20%,
frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more) Requirements
Education & Experience: Certifications, Licenses or Registration
required: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
registration in Radiography and MS Medical Radiology Technician
license. BLS required post-hire within 90 days. ARRT registration
in Magnetic Resonance Imaging required post-hire within 24 months.
Job applications may be accepted for candidates that currently meet
the minimum qualifications or candidates actively pursuing the
certifications, licenses, or registration requirements who will
meet all minimum requirements within three (3) months. Minimum
qualifications must be satisfied prior to starting work.
Keywords: Healthier Mississippi People, Hattiesburg , MRI Technologist, Healthcare , Sharon, Mississippi
