MRI Technologist

Alright, let's talk about this MRI Tech role at HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood in Houston, TX. It's not just about running the machine; it's about handling the whole process for the people who come through. You're the one making sure everything from the paperwork to the patient's comfort is covered.

What you'd be doing

The work is a mix of technical skill and direct patient care. You'll handle all the required documentation for each exam, including scheduling notes, physician orders, consents, and charges.

• Transporting patients to and from their rooms and the ER is part of the job.
• You'll monitor your equipment to ensure it's mechanically safe.
• A big part of your day is explaining procedures clearly to patients to ease their anxiety and get their cooperation.
• Positioning patients correctly on the table and adjusting any devices to get the images the physician needs is central to the role.
• It’s about meeting the broader needs of the Diagnostic Imaging Department as a whole.

What you need to bring

The qualifications are pretty specific here. They aren't just nice to haves.

• You must be a graduate of an accredited MRI program.
• You need to hold either ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT certification.
• An American Heart Association BLS certification is also required.

The schedule & pay

This is a full time position. We can discuss the specific schedule details during an interview. The pay range for this role is $30.45 - $45.67 per hour, which is based on a number of factors unique to each candidate.

A look at the benefits

HCA offers what they call a total rewards package. It covers health, life, career, and retirement. Here’s some of what’s included:

• Health Coverage: Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing Support: This includes free counseling and referral services.
• Time Away: Programs for paid time off, paid family leave, and disability coverage (both long- and short term).
• Saving for Later: A 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of your pay (based on how long you've been there), an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, and financial counseling.
• Learning & Growth: Tuition assistance, student loan help, support for certifications, scholarships for dependents, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• A Few Other Things: Benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, extra health protection plans, auto and home insurance discounts, legal counseling, and identity theft protection. (Eligibility for some benefits can vary by location.)

A bit about where you'd work

HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood is a full service hospital with over 420 beds. They've been around in northeast Houston for more than 25 years. They have specialized centers like a Women’s Center with high risk OB care and a Level III NICU; an advanced Brain & Spine Center that's also a DNV Comprehensive Stroke Center; an Orthopedic Center; comprehensive cardiovascular services; plus modern imaging departments. They're also certified as both a Level I Stroke Center and an Accredited Chest Pain Center.The hospital belongs to HCA Houston Healthcare; the largest network in its region; and its parent company has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies multiple times by Ethisphere Institute.

A quick note before you apply

Candidates are reviewed promptly. If your experience aligns well with what we've outlined here, you'll be contacted about next steps.