MRI Technologist - Radiology ($5K Sign-on Bonus)

Description

This

position qualifies for a $5K Sign-on

Bonus

Summary : The

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist will perform a wide

variety of routine and advanced imaging procedures, will provide

support for other imaging technologists as needed, and help to

facilitate smooth and efficient patient flow. The MRI Technologist

will demonstrate flexibility by working other shifts and / or at

other campuses as needed or required. The Technologist must be able

to troubleshoot basic maintenance, participate in QA, and resolve

issues related to image processing and the image archiving system.

Expectation to participate in ongoing education, safety, and

technical advances within their scope of licensure. The incumbent

must be able to provide basic MRI screening of patients and

employees, prepare maintenance and repairs, participate in QA, and

resolve issues related to MRI safety. The Technologist will adhere

to, and maintain, the expected imaging competencies as outlined by

management. Behavior and communication skills must align with the

organization's mission, values, and culture.

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline

overlooking Corpus Christi Bay is the largest and foremost acute

care medical facility in the region, with 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 in the Coastal Bend, staffed with

physicians and nurses specially trained in emergency

services.

The Pavilion and North

Tower house a state-of-the-art emergency department, ICU, Cardiac

Cath Lab and surgical suites

A teaching

facility in affiliation with the Texas A&M University System

Health and Science Center College of

Medicine

Accredited Chest Pain

Center

Accredited Joint Commission Stroke

Team

Responsibilities :

Meets expectations of the applicable

OneCHRISTUS Competencies : Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or

Leader of Leaders.

Demonstrates adherence to

the Core Values of CHRISTUS Health.

Maintains

consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with

appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality,

professionalism, and reliability.

Promotes

staff growth, development, and employee engagement by collaborating

with management, coworkers, and physicians to create an optimal

work environment.

Promotes exceptional

physician satisfaction by providing meaningful assistance to

radiologists and referring physicians.

Performs

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.

Ensures compliance with all policies,

procedures, and standards of care as deemed appropriate by State

and Federal agencies, the hospital, and other regulatory

entities.

Performs examinations / procedures as

needed to assist in patient throughput within the scope of the

Manager’s license(s), certification(s), and / or documented

competencies.

Demonstrates flexibility by

working other shifts and at other campuses as needed or

required.

Ensures completed exams are scanned

and stored correctly in PACS.

Ability to follow

PACS downtime procedures as a PACS Superuser and escalate any

problem(s) or issue(s) to the PACS administrator or Designee if

needed.

Troubleshoots and reports any equipment

• malfunctions to the Director / Manager and / or Biomedical personnel;

does appropriate follow-up.

Performs other

duties as assigned.

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Job

Requirements : Education / Skills

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology

Technology or other accepted and approved equivalent

required

Experience

1 year of experience in a hospital or Clinical

setting preferred

Basic computer experience

required

Licenses,

Registrations, or Certifications

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

Work Schedule : Varies

Work

Type : Full

Time