Internal Agency MRI-XR Tech - Internal Agency - Evening/Night Shift

CoxHealth • Springfield, MO

18d • Onsite

About The Position

The Internal Agency MRI Technologist responds to critical coverage needs throughout CoxHealth’s MRI locations and must be versatile enough to cover needs across the system’s Radiology MRI departments. The technologist performs MRI procedures consistent with established standards of medical care, prioritizing high-quality imaging and patient welfare. The role includes supporting radiology student training through demonstration and constructive guidance.

The technologist operates MRI scanners in accordance with MRI safety guidelines, demonstrates a thorough understanding of MRI safety zones, screens patients for exam appropriateness, obtains and accurately documents patient histories, explains procedures to patients and families, administers appropriate intravenous contrast media, and evaluates images to ensure the examination is of diagnostic quality.

This position is based at CoxHealth South in Springfield, Missouri, and provides coverage across system MRI locations. It is scheduled for 36 hours per week with varied evening and night shifts of 8, 10, and 12 hours, on a rotating shift.

Requirements

• Graduate of an ARRT-accredited Radiologic Technology program, or graduate of an ARRT-accredited Magnetic Resonance Imaging primary-pathway program with ARRT-MR certification.
• For non-primary-pathway graduates, hold R.T. (R) (ARRT) certification; this is not required for graduates of the primary-pathway program.
• Hold R.T. (R) (MR) (ARRT) certification.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of current MR technical information.
• Proficiency using computers and computer systems.
• Excellent time-management, interpersonal, presentation, organizational, prioritization, decision-making, and planning skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in teams.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Radiology.
• Two years of experience as a Registered Technologist in MRI.
• ARRT MR certification.

Responsibilities

• Respond to critical coverage needs at MRI locations throughout the CoxHealth system.
• Perform MRI procedures according to established medical-care standards, prioritizing image quality and patient welfare.
• Support radiology student training through demonstration and constructive guidance.
• Operate MRI scanners in compliance with MRI safety guidelines and practices.
• Screen patients for exam appropriateness, obtain patient histories, and document them accurately.
• Explain MRI procedures to patients and families.
• Administer appropriate contrast media intravenously.
• Evaluate images to ensure examinations are high quality and diagnostic.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental benefits (for employees working 20 or more hours per week).
• Retirement plan with employer match (for employees working 20 or more hours per week).
• Up to 40 hours of front-loaded paid time off.
• Up to $4,000 sign-on bonus.
• Up to $3,000 relocation bonus.
• $25 per hour float pay.
• Up to $0.50 certification pay.
• Clinical ladder opportunity up to $5,000.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree