About This Role
Performing a wide variety of routine and advanced imaging procedures is the core of this Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist role. The technologist will also support other imaging technologists and help facilitate smooth and efficient patient flow, demonstrating flexibility by working other shifts and/or at other campuses as needed.
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 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
- 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
- Provide basic MRI screening of patients and employees
- Prepare maintenance and repairs
- Participate in QA and resolve issues related to MRI safety
- Participate in ongoing education, safety, and technical advances within their scope of licensure
- Adhere to, and maintain, the expected imaging competencies as outlined by management
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology or other accepted and approved equivalent
- Basic computer experience
- 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
Nice to have:
- 1 year of experience in a hospital or Clinical setting
Important Details
- Schedule: Multiple shifts available
About the Company
CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline is the largest acute care medical facility in the region, offering a full range of diagnostic and surgical specialty services in cardiac, cancer, and stroke care. It is the leading emergency facility in the area with a Level II Trauma Center, a teaching facility in affiliation with the Texas A&M University System Health and Science Center College of Medicine, an Accredited Chest Pain Center, and an Accredited Joint Commission Stroke Team. The Pavilion and North Tower house a state-of-the-art emergency department, ICU, Cardiac Cath Lab, and surgical suites.
