Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist - Imaging MRI - PRN

Responsibilities

• Met expectations of applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Demonstrated adherence to Core Values of CHRISTUS Health.
• Maintained consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
• Promoted staff growth, development, and employee engagement by collaborating with management, coworkers, and physicians to create an optimal work environment.
• Promoted exceptional physician satisfaction by providing meaningful assistance to radiologists and referring physicians.
• Provided basic MRI screening of patients and employees, prepared maintenance and repairs, participated in QA, and resolved issues related to MRI safety.
• Adhered to and maintained expected imaging competencies as outlined by management.
• Performed all duties in a manner that protected the confidentiality of patients and did not solicit or disclose any confidential information unless necessary in the performance of assigned job duties.
• Adequately adapted assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.
• Ensured compliance with all policies, procedures, and standards of care as deemed appropriate by State and Federal agencies, the hospital, and other regulatory entities.
• Performed examinations/procedures as needed to assist in patient throughput within the scope of the Manager’s license(s), certification(s), and/or documented competencies.
• Worked other shifts and at other campuses as needed or required.
• Ensured completed exams were scanned and stored correctly in PACS.
• Followed PACS downtime procedures as a PACS Superuser and escalated any problem(s) or issue(s) to the PACS administrator or Designee if needed.
• Troubleshooted and reported any equipment malfunctions to the Director/Manager and/or Biomedical personnel; performed appropriate follow-up.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology or other accepted and approved equivalent required.
• Experience in a hospital or clinical setting preferred.
• Basic computer experience required.
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) from ARRT or ARMRIT is required within 1 year of hire.
• State Licensure required if in New Mexico.
• BLS required.