MRI Technologist

    Published
    February 28, 2024
    Location
    Houston, Texas
    Category
    Job Type
    State
    Texas
    Region
    Southwest

    Description

    MRI Tech

    (7 days on/7 days off) Night Shift 7pm-7am

    REPORTS TO

    Imaging Manager

    $75,000.00 to $115,000.00

     

    Must-Haves

    BLS Certification must be through American Heart Association

    Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology

    Registered MRI Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-MR)

     

    Nice-To-Haves

    At least 1 year of experience preferred.

     

    Job Description

    7on/7off, Wednesday - Tuesday

     

    7p-7a on weekdays and 7p-7a on weekends.

     

    No call

     

    Minimum Qualifications

     

    Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.

     

    Licenses/Certifications:

     

    Certified in Basic or Advanced Life Support, required.

    Registered MRI Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-MR), required.

     

     

    Principal Accountabilities

     

    Performs MRI procedures on patients: Prepares patients for MRI exam, explains procedure, administers contrast when necessary, positions patients for the MRI scanner, selects appropriate imaging techniques, and ensures technical quality of the scan.

    Helps maintain appropriate patient flow and ensures delivery of quality services in the imaging department.

    Demonstrates excellent technical skills. Acts as a resource and mentor to staff and less experienced technologists. Introduces and demonstrates new techniques to the other technologists.

    Reviews incomplete exam list and unsigned report status routinely.

    Functions as a liaison between physicians, technologists and department support staff.

    Enters and monitors patient data and health history as its pertinent to the exam being performed.

    Performs quality assurance on magnetic resonance equipment and matrix camera. Recommends equipment modifications. Identifies and helps to resolve equipment malfunctions. Completes initial and renewal application for ACR and any other accreditation.

    Maintains safety, environmental, and infection control procedures for the department.

    Helps schedule technologists to ensure appropriate staffing for expected patient volume.

    Intervenes with patients to help resolve complaints and issues.

    Responsible for supply management.

    Takes emergency call within the department.

    Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.

    Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.

    Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.

    Other duties as assigned.

     

    Benefits

     

    DENTAL INSURANCE

     

    MEDICAL INSURANCE

     

    VISION INSURANCE

     

    LIFE INSURANCE

     

    RETIREMENT

     

    EQUITY

     

    PAID TIME OFF

    LP

     

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