MRI Technologist: Flexible Shifts & Per Diem

CHRISTUS Health; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Lake Charles, LA seeks an MRI Technologist to perform routine and advanced imaging, support other technologists, and help patient flow. The role may require shifts across campuses and basic troubleshooting of imaging systems and QA processes.

The incumbent will maintain imaging competencies, participate in ongoing education, ensure image archiving integrity, and adhere to safety standards while providing patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology or other accepted and approved equivalent required.
• 1 year of experience in a hospital or Clinical setting preferred
• Basic computer experience required.

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 escalat 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.

Skills

1 year hospital/clinical experience

Basic computer experience

Education

Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technology program

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Lake Charles, LA seeks an MRI Technologist to perform routine and advanced imaging, support other technologists, and help patient flow. The role may require shifts across campuses and basic troubleshooting of imaging systems and QA processes.

The incumbent will maintain imaging competencies, participate in ongoing education, ensure image archiving integrity, and adhere to safety standards while providing patient-centered care.