MRI Tech

Your future role at a glance 

Location: Waco, TX

Facility: Ascension Providence

Department/Specialty: Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Schedule: Nights | Full-time | Monday - Wednesday, 7pm - 7am

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Perform high-quality diagnostic imaging as an MRI Technologist by accurately selecting technical parameters to produce precise cross-sectional body scans.
• Deliver exceptional patient care by conducting pre-screening for metal safety, scheduling, and providing education to ensure comfort during examinations.
• Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to provide direct patient care while strictly adhering to safety protocols and clinical guidelines.
• Manage clinical documentation and image transfers within the EHR and PACS to ensure data integrity and prompt diagnostic reporting.
• Lead quality improvement efforts by verifying image accuracy and patient history to support effective diagnosis and treatment for all pathologies.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licenses/Certifications/Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• One or more of the following required:
  • Nuclear Medical Tech credentialed from the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

  • Radiologic Technologist specializing in Magnetic Resonance Imaging credentialed from the American  Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.  Radiography (R), Nuclear Medicine Technology (N), Sonography (S) or Vascular Sonography (VS) also  accepted.

  • Medical Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Any specialty accepted.
  • Technologist specializing in Magnetic Resonance Imaging credentialed from the American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Radiologic Technologist specializing in General Practice credentialed from the Texas Medical Radiologic Technologist Certification Program preferred.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's
  degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.