MRI Technologist

MRI Technologist

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

As an MRI Technologist, you will be responsible for performing high-quality magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examinations to assist in diagnosing medical conditions. Every day you will prepare patients for scans, operate advanced MRI equipment, ensure patient safety in the magnetic environment, and accurately capture detailed anatomical images. To be successful, you will demonstrate expert technical proficiency in MRI, meticulous attention to detail for image quality and safety, and excellent patient communication to ensure a comfortable and effective diagnostic experience.

Job Summary and Responsibilities:

• Responsible in enforcing magnetic field safety for MRI patients, operator and visitors.
• Monitors the patient's condition before and after the scan to ensure patient safety and comfort.
• Explains testing procedures to patient ensuring patient understands what the involvement of the exam. Positions and instructs the patient about the preparation for the MRI test.
• Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy of the head, thorax and abdomen, physiology, and MRI terminology, practices and procedures.
• Be familiar with specific MRI coding systems.
• Prepares equipment ensuring that equipment is operational, safe and functioning according to diagnostic standards.
• Problem solves equipment failure and imaging quality and contacts service representative and CES regarding equipment problems.
• Completes all clinical supply inventory, ensuring that each diagnostic room is complete with the necessary supplies required to perform the procedures.
• Ensures that patient orientation, patient preparation/history and patient teaching is provided prior, during and following exam completion.
• Reviews the physician orders to verify the types of diagnostic exam requested and that the indication for the procedure is consistent.

Job Requirements:

Required:

• High School Graduate
• Registered Technologist Magnetic Resonance Imaging, within 9 - months or
• ARMRIT MRI, within 9 - months or
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 - days

Preferred:

• Associate's degree in healthcare field or Imaging Studies
• 1-3 years one year of MR experience
• Medical Radiographer: TX

Where You'll Work:

St. Luke's HealthBrazosport Hospital is located on a beautiful, 25-acre campus in Lake Jackson, Texas. Offering state-of-the-art diagnostic and comprehensive treatment services, our hospital is home to a 154-bed patient tower, level III trauma center, advanced cardiac care center, and full-service, multidisciplinary cancer center. Our team consists of over 100 board-certified physicians and nearly 600 highly skilled employees to meet our patients' medical needs. South Brazoria County's premier healthcare system, St. Luke's HealthBrazosport Hospital is dedicated to providing quality care with compassion for the communities we serve.

Total Rewards:

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards.