MRI Technologist - Radiology Diagnostic TX
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: San Marcos
Posted on: May 4, 2024
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Job Description:
Description
Summary:
The MRI Technologist works independently, performing complex and
specialized procedures. The MRI Technologist 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 with MR education, safety, protocol development,
quality assurance, and technical advances are integrated with
clinical scanning. Behavior and communication skills must align
with the organizations mission, values and culture.
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - San Marcos, which originated in 1923
as Hays County Soldiers, Sailors and Marines Memorial Hospital,
opened at its current Wonder World Drive location in 1983. Our
staff of more than 700 Associates works with more than 300 active
and consulting physicians to provide quality services to patients
and their families. For more than 20 consecutive years, we have
been named The Best Hospital in Hays County in the annual "Best of
Hays" publication released by the San Marcos Daily Record. In
addition to interventional cardiac services, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa
Hospital - San Marcos is a Certified Chest Pain Center and an
accredited Primary Stroke Center. We lead the region in da Vinci
robotic-assisted surgery and offers a variety of specialty care
services including medical imaging, rehabilitation, hospice,
women's services and more.
Responsibilities:
--- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies:
Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
--- Performs a variety of diagnostic procedures some of a more
complex nature, utilizing state of the art computerized MRI
diagnostic imaging equipment.
--- Demonstrates competency with respect to MRI exams, procedures
and the use of pressurized injection equipment.
--- Assists Radiologist in invasive and biopsy type procedures
using MRI equipment to pinpoint anatomical locations.
--- Upon completion of procedures, the technologist programs the
computer to assure completion of exam and all scan data is
correctly stored on PACS for future reference.
--- Coordinates and prioritizes procedures during the workday to
maintain a high level of patient care and continuity.
--- Ensures all charges are correctly coded and entered in the
billing system.
--- Demonstrates and maintains competence with all age specific
groups to ensure proper completion of studies.
--- Appropriately adapts 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.
--- Ensure compliance with all policies, procedures and standards
as promulgated by State and Federal agencies, the hospital and
other regulatory entities.
--- 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.
--- Basic computer knowledge required
--- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in
writing
--- Excellent customer service skills required
--- Demonstrates adherence to the Core values of Christus
Health.
--- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology or other
accepted and approved equivalent required
ARRT, RT (R), or other qualified Registries per scope of practice.
Must be Registered or Registry-eligible in secondary modality and
complete the requirements to become registered within two years of
performing the secondary modality.
Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a hospital or Clinical
setting preferred
Three (3) years' experience in a clinical Imaging setting is highly
preferred
Registered by the (ARRT) American Registry of Radiologic
Technology
Current state Licensure required
Current BLS (American Heart Association) required
Work Schedule:
5 Days - 8 Hours
Work Type:
Full Time
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