MRI Tech - Radiology - PRN
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Corpus Christi
Posted on: April 25, 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 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 and the only Level II Trauma
Center in the Coastal Bend, staffed with physicians and nurses
specially trained in emergency services.
The Pavilion and the Critical Care Center 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 Science Center College of Medicine
Accredited Chest Pain Center
Accredited Joint Commission Stroke Team
The Shoreline campus is a premiere facility housing many of the
region's most vital and renowned programs such as a Primary Stroke
Center, nationally accredited Cancer Center and a nationally
recognized Chest Pain Center. The Pavilion at CHRISTUS Spohn
Hospital Corpus Christi-Shoreline houses the CHRISTUS Spohn Heart
Network, which was recently recognized as one of the top 100
cardiovascular hospitals in the United States. The Heart Institute
offers the most advanced diagnostic, surgical and rehabilitative
cardiac services in one convenient location.
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 AMA approved School of Radiological Sciences or other
accepted and approved equivalent required
1 year of experience in a hospital or Clinical setting
preferred
3 years of experience in a clinical Imaging setting is highly
preferred
Registered by the (ARRT) American Registry of Radiologic Technology
in MRI preferred
Current state licensure required
Current BLS (American Heart Association) required
Work Schedule:
Varies
Work Type:
Per Diem As Needed
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