Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation·Laredo, Texas
Perform routine MRI procedures to produce high-quality diagnostic images while ensuring patient safety and comfort. Collaborate with radiologists and healthcare teams to maintain equipment and adhere to departmental protocols.
This is a PRN Position.
The MRI Technologist I performs routine magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures to support diagnostic and treatment services. This role ensures patient safety and comfort, produces high-quality images for physician evaluation, and maintains compliance with department protocols and safety standards. The MRI Technologist I is responsible for operating and maintaining imaging equipment, managing MRI supplies, and providing excellent patient care throughout the procedure.
Essential Functions
Performs MRI procedures according to physician orders and departmental protocols, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images.
Reviews MRI patient questionnaires and patient histories to identify potential contraindications such as implants or foreign bodies, ensuring safety during scans.
Operates MRI and processing equipment proficiently, adhering to established safety guidelines and protocols.
Educates and prepares patients for MRI exams, addressing questions and alleviating concerns to ensure patient understanding and comfort.
Ensures compliance with MRI safety standards, including maintaining MRI safety zones and verifying patient and staff readiness before entering scan areas.
Documents and correlates clinical history with exam findings, ensuring accurate and complete information is available for the radiologist.
Maintains inventory of MRI supplies and equipment, ensuring availability and sterility as required.
Verifies physician orders and patient identification prior to starting procedures to ensure accuracy and adherence to hospital protocols.
Collaborates with radiologists, physicians, and healthcare team members to ensure optimal imaging results and patient outcomes.
Monitors and maintains MRI equipment functionality, reporting issues promptly to appropriate personnel.
Provides instructions and support to patients during and after exams to promote understanding and satisfaction.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.
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Must be a graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology or MRI program with 0-2 years of clinical experience. Required certifications include ARRT or ARMRIT and BCLS.
Market context
In Texas, MRI technologist PRN roles are often tied to hospitals and outpatient imaging centers that need flexible coverage for variable patient volumes and staffing gaps. These roles can be competitive because employers typically look for accredited MRI training, ARRT or ARMRIT certification, and prior MRI experience; current CPR certification may also help. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your certification status and recent MRI experience before applying.
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