Internal Agency MRI-XR Tech

Job Description

Job Description

Facility :

CoxHealth South : 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department :

1155 Central Staffing Office

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

36

Hours :

Varied Day and Evening 8, 10, and 12 Hour Shifts

Work Shift :

Rotating (United States of America)

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence :

• Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.
• Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek .
• Recognized as a Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024.
• Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.
• Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
• Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.
• Healthcare Innovation's  Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare in 2025.

Benefits

Job Description :

Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Applicants

Job Summary

The Internal Agency MRI Technologist responds to department critical coverage needs throughout the system for all MRI locations in the system.  Competency requires versatility to cover any need throughout system Radiology MRI departments.  Performs MRI procedures consistent with the established standard of medical care in radiology, maintaining high quality imaging and patient welfare as a top priority.  Supports didactic training of radiology students through demonstration and constructive guidance. Operate Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanner(s) within all guidelines of MRI safety. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of MRI safety zones and practices all safety guidelines. Interview / screen patient for appropriateness of exam and patient history and documents such accurately. Explain MRI procedures to patient / family for ultimate success of exam. Administer appropriate contrast media intravenously and accurately evaluate images to ensure quality and diagnostic status of exam.Education : ▪ Required : Graduate of ARRT accredited program in Radiologic Technology ▪ Preferred : Bachelor's Degree in Radiology Certification in ARRT MRExperience : ▪ Required : 1 year dedicated experience in MRI or Graduate of an approved MRI training program and Registry EligibleSkills : ▪ Strong analytical / problem solving skills. ▪ Knowledge of current MR technical information. ▪ Proficient in using computers and computer systems. ▪ Excellent time management, interpersonal, presentation, organization, prioritizing, decision-making, and planning skills. ▪ Excellent verbal and written communication skills. ▪ Able to work independently and collaboratively in teams.Licensure / Certification / Registration : ▪ ARRT - R ▪ ARRT - MR must be obtained within one year of hire date