MRI Technologist II

Location

Lufkin, TX | United States

Job description

Overview

St. Luke’s Health-Memorial paves the way for quality innovative health care in East Texas and provides more than a quarter of a million patient services each year. With hospitals in Lufkin Livingston and San Augustine St. Luke’s Health-Memorial provides millions of dollars in charity care and community support each year.

*$10,000 SIGN-ON Bonus*

Under the direction of the Medical Director and Director of Imaging Services, operates diagnostic equipment and is responsible for the efficient daily operation of the M.R.I. Suite(s) which involves quality control/quality assurance of equipment, and magnetic resonance protocols. Coordinates patient flow and the activities of the MRI Department; sets up and operates the M.R.I. Suite(s) to be utilized in the patient scanning procedure. Provides patient orientation, procedure explanation, inclusive of positioning patient, calibration of equipment, pre and post diagnostic care to completion of test and documentation of findings. Maintains patient safety through attention to detail, equipment safety
checks, adherence to department policies, and effective communication with physicians, staff and patients. Assists patients with basic patient care needs. Displays positive support for and promotes the Values, Mission and Vision of St. Luke’s Health Memorial.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education Level Required:

Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program from an accredited institution.

Licensure/ Certification

Required: BLS certification - through an approved AHA program 
Currently licensed as Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) with Texas Medical Board (TMB) 
Currently registered with American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - ARRT(R)(MR).

**Please be advised that this location requires quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post-hire.  This ongoing competency is required through resources internal to the facility; outside RQI competency resources are not acceptable for CommonSpirit Health compliance requirements.

Experience
Required: One (1) year related work experience
Preferred: Two (2) years of experience in discipline

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