Magnetic Resonance Imaging Tech - Imaging MRI - PRN

CHRISTUS Health; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Santa Fe, NM is seeking an MRI Technologist to perform a wide range of imaging procedures and support other technologists as needed.

The role requires MR imaging certification within 1 year, current BLS, and NM licensure if applicable. You may work multiple shifts and campuses, ensuring data are stored in PACS and maintaining QA standards for patient safety and workflow efficiency.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technology program or equivalent.
• 1 year of hospital/clinical imaging experience preferred.
• Basic computer experience required.
• MRI certification within 1 year of hire (ARRT or ARMRIT).
• New Mexico state licensure required if applicable.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Meets CHRISTUS Health competencies and organizational values.
• Supports radiologists and referring physicians to improve patient satisfaction.
• Maintains confidentiality and adheres to policies and standards of care.
• Adapts imaging practices to diverse patient needs and safety requirements.
• Ensures exams are properly scanned and stored in PACS; follows downtime procedures.
• Troubleshoots equipment issues and reports to supervisors.
• Performs examinations to support patient throughput within licensure and competencies.
• Works multiple shifts and at other campuses as needed.

Skills

Basic computer skills

PACS familiarity

Education

Radiology Technology degree

Tools

PACS

Job description

Description

Summary: The Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist will perform a wide variety of routine and advanced imaging procedures, will provide support for other imaging technologists as needed, and help to facilitate smooth and efficient patient flow. The MRI Technologist will demonstrate flexibility by working other shifts and/or at other campuses as needed or required. The Technologist must be able to troubleshoot basic maintenance, participate in QA, and resolve issues related to image processing and the image archiving system. Expectation to participate in ongoing education, safety, and technical advances within their scope of licensure. The incumbent must be able to provide basic MRI screening of patients and employees, prepare maintenance and repairs, participate in QA, and resolve issues related to MRI safety. The Technologist will adhere to, and maintain, the expected imaging competencies as outlined by management. Behavior and communication skills must align with the organization's mission, values, and culture.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Demonstrates adherence to the Core Values of CHRISTUS Health.
• Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
• Promotes staff growth, development, and employee engagement by collaborating with management, coworkers, and physicians to create an optimal work environment.
• Promotes exceptional physician satisfaction by providing meaningful assistance to radiologists and referring physicians.
• Performs all duties in a manner that protects the confidentiality of patients and does not solicit or disclose any confidential information unless it is necessary in the performance of assigned job duties.
• Appropriately adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.
• Ensures compliance with all policies, procedures, and standards of care as deemed appropriate by State and Federal agencies, the hospital, and other regulatory entities.
• Performs examinations/procedures as needed to assist in patient throughput within the scope of the Manager’s license(s), certification(s), and/or documented competencies.
• Demonstrates flexibility by working other shifts and at other campuses as needed or required.
• Ensures completed exams are scanned and stored correctly in PACS.
• Ability to follow PACS downtime procedures as a PACS Superuser and escalates any problem(s) or issue(s) to the PACS administrator or Designee if needed.
• Troubleshoots and reports any equipment malfunctions to the Director/Manager and/or Biomedical personnel; does appropriate follow-up.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education/Skills

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology or other accepted and approved equivalent required

Experience

• 1 year of experience in a hospital or Clinical setting preferred
• Basic computer experience required

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) from ARRT or ARMRIT is required within 1 year of hire
• State Licensure required if in New Mexico
• MRT by MIRTP NMED
• BLS required

Work Schedule

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Work Type

Per Diem As Needed