Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist Non Registered - shifts

Description Summary

The Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist Non-Certified works independently, performing complex and specialized procedures. The MRI Technologist Non-Certified must be able to use a wide variety of imaging equipment and computers. 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 must have the knowledge to make quick and highly technical decisions in order to accommodate physical restrictions and pathology.

Ongoing participation in MR education, safety, protocol development, quality assurance, and technical advances are integrated with clinical scanning. Behavior and communication skills must align with the organization’s mission, values, and culture.

• 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.

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology or other accepted and approved equivalent required

• 1 year of experience in a hospital or Clinical setting preferred
• Basic computer experience required

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) from ARRT or ARMRIT is preferred
• State Licensure required if in New Mexico
  • MRT by MIRTP NMED
• BLS required

5 Days - 8 Hours

Full Time