Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist - Imaging MRI

CHRISTUS Health•Texarkana, TX

About The Position

The Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist performs routine and advanced imaging procedures, supports other imaging technologists as needed, and helps facilitate smooth and efficient patient flow. The technologist may work other shifts and at other campuses as needed or required. The role includes basic maintenance troubleshooting; participation in quality assurance; and resolving issues involving image processing, image archiving, and MRI safety. The technologist provides basic MRI screening of patients and employees and helps prepare for maintenance and repairs. Ongoing education about safety and technical advances within the scope of licensure is expected, as is maintaining imaging competencies outlined by management. Behavior and communication must align with the organization’s mission, values, and culture. The position supports staff growth and engagement, physician satisfaction, patient confidentiality, and care adapted to each patient’s individual needs. The technologist must follow applicable policies, procedures, and standards of care; perform examinations and procedures within documented competencies; correctly scan and store completed exams in PACS; follow PACS downtime procedures as a PACS Superuser; escalate PACS issues when needed; and report equipment malfunctions to leadership or Biomedical personnel with appropriate follow-up. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology or an accepted and approved equivalent.
Basic computer experience.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) certification from ARRT or ARMRIT required within one year of hire.
State licensure required if working in New Mexico: MRT by MIRTP NMED.
BLS certification required.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a hospital or clinical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and advanced imaging procedures and support other imaging technologists as needed.
Facilitate smooth and efficient patient flow and perform examinations or procedures as needed within documented competencies.
Work other shifts and at other campuses as needed or required.
Troubleshoot basic maintenance and report equipment malfunctions to the Director/Manager and/or Biomedical personnel, completing appropriate follow-up.
Participate in quality assurance and help prepare for maintenance and repairs.
Resolve issues related to image processing, image archiving, and MRI safety.
Provide basic MRI screening of patients and employees.
Maintain expected imaging competencies and participate in ongoing education related to safety and technical advances within the scope of licensure.
Promote staff growth, development, and employee engagement in collaboration with management, coworkers, and physicians.
Assist radiologists and referring physicians to promote physician satisfaction.
Protect patient confidentiality and adapt patient assessment, treatment, and care methods to individual needs.
Follow applicable policies, procedures, and standards of care set by regulatory agencies and the organization.
Ensure completed exams are scanned and stored correctly in PACS.
Follow PACS downtime procedures as a PACS Superuser and escalate issues to the PACS administrator or designee when needed.
Meet applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies and demonstrate adherence to CHRISTUS Health Core Values and departmental policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.