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Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

MRI Technologist

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeLas Cruces, NM, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology or MRI program.
  • Have 0–2 years of clinical experience as a registered MRI Technologist.
  • Know MRI principles, safety standards, and imaging techniques.
  • Be proficient in operating MRI equipment and associated software.
  • Have strong communication skills to interact effectively with patients and healthcare professionals.
  • Be able to assess patient needs and provide compassionate care.
  • Be detail-oriented and able to follow established protocols and procedures.
  • Have basic computer skills for documentation and image processing.
  • Hold ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) certification, or hold or be eligible for ARMRIT (Registered Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist) certification and obtain it within 12 months of hire.
  • Hold Basic Life Support certification.
  • Be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Responsibilities

  • Perform MRI procedures according to physician orders and departmental protocols, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images.
  • Review MRI patient questionnaires and patient histories to identify potential contraindications such as implants or foreign bodies, ensuring safety during scans.
  • Operate MRI and processing equipment proficiently, adhering to established safety guidelines and protocols.
  • Educate and prepare patients for MRI exams, addressing questions and alleviating concerns to ensure patient understanding and comfort.
  • Ensure compliance with MRI safety standards, including maintaining MRI safety zones and verifying patient and staff readiness before entering scan areas.
  • Document and correlate clinical history with exam findings, ensuring accurate and complete information is available for the radiologist.
  • Maintain inventory of MRI supplies and equipment, ensuring availability and sterility as required.
  • Verify physician orders and patient identification prior to starting procedures to ensure accuracy and adherence to hospital protocols.
  • Collaborate with radiologists, physicians, and healthcare team members to ensure optimal imaging results and patient outcomes.
  • Monitor and maintain MRI equipment functionality, reporting issues promptly to appropriate personnel.
  • Provide instructions and support to patients during and after exams to promote understanding and satisfaction.
  • Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
  • Comply with all policies and standards.

About the Company

Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Community Health Systems operates general acute care hospitals across 14 states, owning or leasing 71 facilities to deliver healthcare outside urban centers. Its main business is running hospital networks and providing medical and surgical services to patients, funded by payments from patients, insurers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. The company also offers management services to its affiliates through a professional services corporation. Its workflow centers on developing and operating healthcare delivery systems, supporting a wide range of needs from emergency care to specialized treatments. The goal is to help people get well and live healthier by providing accessible non-urban and suburban hospital-based care while navigating a regulated, competitive US healthcare market.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Franklin, TN
Founded
1985

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