Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist - Imaging MRI

About This Role

This Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist role involves performing a wide variety of routine and advanced imaging procedures, supporting other imaging technologists, and facilitating smooth patient flow. The technologist will demonstrate flexibility by working various shifts and/or at different campuses as needed. The incumbent must be able to troubleshoot basic maintenance, participate in QA, and resolve issues related to image processing and archiving systems, while also providing basic MRI screening for patients and employees.

Responsibilities

• Meet expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders
• Demonstrate adherence to the Core Values of CHRISTUS Health
• Maintain consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability
• Promote staff growth, development, and employee engagement by collaborating with management, coworkers, and physicians to create an optimal work environment
• Promote exceptional physician satisfaction by providing meaningful assistance to radiologists and referring physicians
• Perform all duties in a manner that protects the confidentiality of patients and does not solicit or disclose any confidential information unless 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
• Ensure compliance with all policies, procedures, and standards of care as deemed appropriate by State and Federal agencies, the hospital, and other regulatory entities
• Perform examinations/procedures as needed to assist in patient throughput within the scope of the Manager’s license(s), certification(s), and/or documented competencies
• Demonstrate flexibility by working other shifts and at other campuses as needed or required
• Ensure completed exams are scanned and stored correctly in PACS
• Follow PACS downtime procedures as a PACS Superuser and escalate any problem(s) or issue(s) to the PACS administrator or Designee if needed
• Troubleshoot and report any equipment malfunctions to the Director/Manager and/or Biomedical personnel; do appropriate follow-up
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 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
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) from ARRT or ARMRIT is required within 1 year of hire