Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist - Imaging MRI

CHRISTUS Health System; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Texarkana, TX seeks an MRI Technologist to perform routine and advanced imaging, support colleagues, and help maintain patient flow on multiple shifts and campuses.

You will troubleshoot basics, participate in QA, ensure MRI safety, and keep PACS scans properly archived while upholding CHRISTUS core values.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technology program or equivalent required.
• 1 year hospital or clinical experience preferred.
• Basic computer experience required.

Responsibilities

• Meets CHRISTUS Health competencies: Leader of Self/Others/Leaders.
• Adheres to CHRISTUS Health Core Values and policies.
• Maintains professionalism, confidentiality, reliability and dress.
• Promotes staff growth by collaborating with management and physicians.
• Supports radiologists and referring physicians to ensure satisfaction.
• Adapts patient assessment and care for diverse needs (age, culture, etc.).
• Ensures compliance with policies and standards by authorities and hospital.
• Performs imaging exams to support patient throughput within licensure.
• Exhibits flexibility by working different shifts and campuses as needed.
• Ensures exams are scanned and stored correctly in PACS.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Radiology Technology degree or equivalent

Job description

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 orient 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.

Job Requirements

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

3 Days - 12 Hours

Work Type

Full Time