MRI Technologist

HCA Healthcare • Houston, TX

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The MRI Technologist provides imaging services in MRI, routine diagnostic imaging, portable x-rays, and fluoroscopy under the supervision of the Radiology Director. The role oversees MRI patient flow, maintains ongoing quality-control processes, and provides technical expertise and training to staff. The technologist protects patient safety by following magnetic and radiation safety standards, advocates for patients, and communicates with physicians, nurses, and other care providers to support continuity of care. The role also involves contributing to performance improvement, using time and supplies responsibly, maintaining professional competence, and practicing with compassion, respect, and integrity.

Requirements

• Current ARRT (R) (MR) registration, or ARRT (R) registration and ARRT (MR) registry eligibility.
• Attain ARRT (MR) certification within six months of hire.
• Current certification with the Texas Medical Board (MRT).
• Graduate of an accredited or registered School of Radiology.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support or CPR for Healthcare Providers certification obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Three years of experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with women's health and neonatal patients.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and facilitate processes associated with MRI patient flow.
• Maintain ongoing quality-control processes for the MRI department.
• Precept and train new staff and provide technical expertise to staff.
• Protect patient safety by providing appropriate magnetic and radiation protection in accordance with IMRSER and Texas Department of Radiation Control standards.
• Prioritize patients and advocate for their health, safety, and rights.
• Maintain competence and pursue personal and professional growth.
• Identify and assist with performance-improvement opportunities on the unit and with other service areas.
• Manage time and supplies responsibly, reduce waste, and promote cost effectiveness while maintaining patient safety and quality of care.
• Interact with patients and colleagues with compassion and respect for each individual's dignity and uniqueness.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, and satellite staff to support continuity of patient care and meet customer needs.
• Meet attendance, punctuality, and timekeeping requirements.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, personal initiative, and motivation to achieve unit goals.
• Uphold professional and organizational standards and practice ethically and with integrity.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine plans
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Paid time off and paid family leave
• Long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flexible spending accounts
• Preferred banking partnerships, retirement-readiness tools, rollover support, and financial-wellbeing counseling
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a Galen College of Nursing partnership
• Fertility and family-building benefits
• Adoption assistance
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans
• Auto and home insurance
• Legal counseling, identity-theft protection, and consumer discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed