Lead MRI Technologist

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition assistance

Certification support

Employee well-being programs

Job summary

St. Davids Medical Center in Austin, TX seeks a Lead MRI Technologist to perform MRI scans and radiographs, adhering to ARRT standards to aid in diagnosis and treatment.

You will prepare patients, administer contrast, document procedures, label images, and communicate with the radiologist. A minimum of one year MRI experience, an associate degree, and BLS certification are required.

Qualifications

• One year MRI procedures in an acute care setting required.
• Associate degree required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification per policy required.
• ARRT-R Radiography credential required; RT Radiologic Technologist/Radiographer credential required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for procedures and provide instructions to obtain optimal results.
• Complete required documentation on forms, logs, and systems (e.g., Meditech).
• Administer contrast using proper technique.
• Produce scans of diagnostic quality and label images per protocol.
• Communicate pertinent information to interpreting radiologist in a timely manner.

Skills

MRI procedures

BLS Certification

ARRT-R Radiography

RT Radiologic Technologist

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

Do you have the career opportunities as a Lead MRI Technologist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join St. Davids Medical Center which is part of the nations leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As an MRI Technologist, you will perform MRI scans and take radiographs according to the standards and practices set forth by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists to assist in diagnosis or treatment. Performs Magnetic Resonance procedures to demonstrate cross-sectional anatomical images for interpretation by or at the request of a licensed practitioner. Provides appropriate patient care and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure.

• You will prepare patients for procedures; providing instructions in order to obtain desired results, gain cooperation and minimize anxiety
• You will complete required documentation on forms, logs, work station and Meditech
• You will administer contrast using proper technique
• You will produce scans of optimal diagnostic quality on patients
• You will label images and identify according to protocol
• You will communicate pertinent information to interpreting radiologist in a timely manner

What qualifications you will need:

• One year experience performing MRI procedures in an acute care setting - required
• Associate Degree
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification per St. David's Healthcare policy
• (ARRT-R) Radiography
• (RT) Radiologic Technologist/Radiographer

Benefits

St. Davids Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

St. Davids Medical Center, part of St. David's HealthCare, is a comprehensive medical facility with three locations: St. Davids Medical Center, Heart Hospital of Austin, and St. David's Georgetown Hospital. Located in Central Austin, St. Davids Medical Center features a 371-bed acute care hospital and a 64-bed rehabilitation hospital, offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services.

The hospital provides a full spectrum of womens services, including a renowned Level IV maternity unit, maternal-fetal medicine, and a high-risk maternal and neonatal transport team. It also boasts the region’s largest Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and offers outpatient breast imaging services through Solis Mammography, which is situated on-site. Additionally, the facility includes a 24-hour emergency department and a comprehensive stroke center.

St. Davids Medical Center specializes in treating high-acuity surgical patients, offering complex procedures such as spine surgeries, total joint replacements, advanced surgical oncology, bariatric surgery, and general surgery. It is also home to the esteemed Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute. The hospital has earned accreditation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Magnet® hospital, the highest and most prestigious distinction a healthcare organization can achieve for nursing practice and quality patient care.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do" - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.