MRI Coordinator

CHI Memorial Hospital now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health is once again the only hospital in the Chattanooga area to be named a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to be the regional referral center of choice providing health care throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia. We offer the following benefits to support you and your family: On-site childcare with extended hours Care@Work premium account for additional support with children pets dependent adults and household needs Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family Paid Time Off (PTO) Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Flexible spending accounts Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identify Theft Adoption Assistance Tuition Assistance for career growth and development Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs Wellness Program

The MRI Coordinator directs the operations of the diagnostic MRI departments on all campuses in the TN/GA market. The Coordinator assures that operations are performed in an effective and efficient
manner in the assigned areas. Major areas of responsibility include: overseeing patient throughput, monitoring patient charges for accuracy, and providing coverage during lunch hours and in times of need to reduce patient wait times. The position also coordinates the orientation of all new staff. This position works closely with imaging physicians and leadership to ensure high quality imaging and up to date protocols are in place. Works with imaging leadership to ensure proper staffing is maintained across all market campuses and that operations occur within the annual budget. Works primarily with adult, geriatrics, and adolescent patients. Occasionally works with pediatrics.

1. Demonstrates the ability to operate Epic computer/telephone/facsimile
2. Demonstrates excellent organizational skills
3. Actively communicates positively and effectively to all contacts
4. Demonstrates the ability to multi-task 
5. Maintains excellent credibility with physicians
6. Shares knowledge and demonstrates the ability to teach
7. Maintains working knowledge of managed care and reimbursement methodologies
8. Demonstrates the ability to maximize effective utilization of internal and community resources
9. Recites knowledge of disease processes
10. Demonstrates the ability to negotiate with multiple disciplines
11. Learns and retains a working knowledge of PACS
12. Other duties as assigned by management.

The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

High School graduate or equivalent
Graduate of accredited school of Radiologic Technology
Prefer 1-2 years of experience in a supervisory role
Preferred 1 to 3 years of experience as a staff MRI technologist

Must be registered through ARRT in MRI

AHA BLS

All diagnostic imaging approved instrumentation, computers and communication equipment.