MRI Technologist

CommonSpirit Health • Houston, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is a 1,045-bed facility located in the Texas Medical Center. As a joint venture with Baylor College of Medicine, Baylor St. Luke’s is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellence, known for breakthroughs in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, oncology, and transplantation. The hospital houses the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, which is nationally accredited and NCI-designated. Our new McNair Campus is designed with the patient experience in mind, utilizing evidence-based practices for the safety of patients, visitors, staff, and physicians. This 27.5-acre campus embodies the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on leading-edge patient care, research, and education.

As an MRI Technologist, you will perform high-quality magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examinations to aid in the diagnosis of medical conditions. Your daily tasks will include preparing patients for scans, operating advanced MRI equipment, ensuring patient safety within the magnetic environment, and accurately capturing detailed anatomical images. Success in this role requires expert technical proficiency in MRI, meticulous attention to detail for image quality and safety, and excellent patient communication to ensure a comfortable and effective diagnostic experience.

Requirements

• High School Graduate, upon hire
• Registered Technologist Magnetic Resonance Imaging or Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT or ARMRIT MRI, within 9 - months of hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association, upon hire

Responsibilities

• Responsible in enforcing magnetic field safety for MRI patients, operator and visitors.
• Monitors the patient’s condition before and after the scan to ensure patient safety and comfort.
• Explains testing procedures to patient ensuring patient understands what the involvement of the exam.
• Positions and instructs the patient about the preparation for the MRI test.
• Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy of the head, thorax and abdomen, physiology, and MRI terminology, practices and procedures.
• Be familiar with specific MRI coding systems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED