MRI Technologist

Introduction

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as an MRI Technologist today with Rapides Regional Medical Center.

Benefits

Rapides Regional Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
  

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Come join our team as an MRI Technologist. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The MRI technologist produces diagnostic quality images using MRI system and related equipment. The technologist must provide quality patient care while consistently adhering to the Departmental and Medical Center policies and procedures.

What you will do in this role: 

• Maintains a good working relationship with all staff members.
• Demonstrates flexibility in work schedule as required. (i.e. alternate shifts, call rotation, etc.)
• Demonstrates initiative (Can work independent without need of constant supervision or direction.)
• Responsible (Completes assigned tasks, duties, etc.)
• Punctual (Arrives at work on time on a consistent basis.)
• Dependable
• Observes universal precautions and other health and safety rules of the department as well as those of the Medical Center.
• Participates in continuing education essential the field and for the betterment of the patient.
• Demonstrates good patient care skills.
• Communicates in a positive compassionate manor to all age groups.
• Able to modify job duties as necessary.
• Appropriately assesses the patient’s pain and involves the patient in effective management of the pain using age appropriate interventions.
• Maintain HIPPA compliance.
• Maintain Imaging QA requirements. (<1% error rate)
• Consistently ensures prompt timely service to all outpatients.
• Monitors Patient Tracker consistently to make sure patients are not waiting excessively.
• Works to always meet or exceed patient’s expectation for fast efficient and compassionate service.
• Maintains clean environment.
• Cleans equipment as required.
• Sanitizes equipment between each patient contact.
• Consistently uses kind words, salutations, smiles, etc promoting a friendly approach during all patient interactions.
• Consistently wears identification badge while at work. (<1% non compliance)
• Takes call according to schedule.
• Completes all work before clocking out and leaving.
• Assists the radiologist and or other physicians as necessary.

What qualifications you will need:

• Registered Radiographer (ARRT)
• State Registered Radiologic Technician
• Basic Cardiac Life Support, or CPR for Healthcare Providers must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Graduate of a 2 year JRCERT program in Radiologic Technology. (AD or BS preferred.)
• MRI certification 
• Previous MRI experience required

er Care to Wound Care. Our medical staff includes doctors in more than 30 medical specialties. At Rapides Regional we believe that well-defined values are the key to nurturing staff and patient satisfaction. By joining our team you contribute to the positive culture of the hospital. This culture impacts the well-being of patients and their families. It also impacts your colleagues, and your own personal job satisfaction. Learn what our commitment to patient satisfaction, service excellence and professional expertise can do for your career.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

 

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our MRI Technologist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.