MRI Tech, Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist - Imaging

CHRISTUS Health; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking an MRI Technologist to perform routine and advanced imaging, support colleagues, and facilitate smooth patient flow. The role requires basic MRI screening, QA participation, and adherence to imaging safety and competencies across campuses.

The position entails flexibility in shifts, collaboration with radiologists, and maintaining patient confidentiality while delivering high-quality imaging services in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of CHRISTUS competencies (Leader of Self/Others/Leaders)
• Adheres to CHRISTUS Health core values
• Maintains policies with professional behavior, dress and confidentiality
• Promotes staff growth and engagement with management, coworkers, and physicians
• Supports physician satisfaction by helping radiologists and referring physicians
• Protects patient confidentiality; does not disclose confidential information unnecessarily
• Adapts patient assessment and care to diverse patient needs
• Ensures compliance with policies and standards of care
• Performs examinations to assist patient throughput within licensure and competencies
• Demonstrates flexibility to work other shifts and campuses
• Ensures exams are scanned and stored in PACS
• Follows PACS downtime procedures and escalates issues
• Reports equipment malfunctions to Director/Manager and Biomed personnel
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology or equivalent

MR certification (ARRT/ARMRIT)

BLS certification

Job 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 elevate 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

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type

Full Time