Technologist - Radiology - Full Time

Company: Christus Health
Location: Corpus Christi
Posted on: October 3, 2024

Job Description:

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. Ongoing participation with MR education, safety, protocol development, quality assurance, and technical advances are integrated with clinical scanning. 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.
A teaching facility, in affiliation with the Texas A&M University System Health Science Center College of Medicine
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. 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.
--- 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
--- Graduate of AMA approved School of Radiological Sciences or other accepted and approved equivalent required

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) from ARRT or ARMRIT preferred
Full Time

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