Internal Agency MRI-XR Tech - Internal Agency Radiology at CoxHealth – Springfield, Missouri
About This Position
About Us
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 in Health Care by Newsweek.
- Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek in 2024.
- Recognized as the 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 in 2023.
- Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.
- Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare in 2025.
Benefits
- Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!
- For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth
Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Applicants
- Up to $15,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Up to 80 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
- Up to $3,000 Relocation Bonus
- $1.50 Certification Pay
- Clinical Ladder up to $5,000
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.
Job Requirements
Education
- Required: Graduate of ARRT accredited program in Diagnostic Radiology and MRI
Experience
- Preferred: 2 years experience after graduation as a Registered Technologist in both MRI and Diagnostic Xray
Skills
- 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
- Required: R.T. (R) (ARRT)
- Required: R.T. (R) (MR) (ARRT)
- Required: Must obtain BLS within 90 days of hire date