Cardiac MRI Technologist I - FT/Evenings

Houston Methodist; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Cardiac MRI Technologist I to join their dynamic team. This role involves performing diagnostic cardiovascular procedures, providing exceptional patient care, and ensuring adherence to safety standards. The ideal candidate will collaborate with healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality imaging services while maintaining compliance with regulatory guidelines. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow professionally in a supportive environment focused on patient safety and quality care. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient outcomes, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a credentialing program for MRI technologists.
• Experience in MRI or relevant imaging technology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic cardiovascular procedures including CMRI exams.
• Assists physicians during diagnostic procedures and maintains sterile techniques.
• Ensures compliance with safety standards and conducts quality checks on imaging equipment.

Skills

Cardiac MRI Procedures

Patient Care

Imaging Safety Standards

Documentation

Education

Graduate of approved education program

Tools

MRI Equipment

Job description

At Houston Methodist, the Cardiac MRI Technologist I position completes a variety of routine diagnostic cardiovascular procedures to include Cardiac MRI exams of moderate complexity. This position provides direct assistance to physicians with all diagnostic procedures and delivers exceptional patient care and adheres to Cardiac MRI exam standards and guidelines established by regulatory agencies to ensure optimal patient safety and customer service. The Cardiac MRI Technologist I position is a member of the direct patient care team.

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the patient care team communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs diagnostic cardiovascular procedures to include CMRI exams. MRI exams use magnetism, radio waves, and a computer to produce images of body structures and gives insight on the chemical makeup of tissues.

• Assures proper review of patient medical information, independently performs high quality diagnostic studies according to specified protocols for routine, specialty and research studies while teaching, providing care to and appropriately monitoring each patient.

• Modifies technical factors to achieve desired imaging results and recognizes complications / limitation.

• Performs post processing and enters data into report documentations.

• Provides direct assistance to physicians during diagnostic or special procedures, including assisting with sterile technique.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Follows imaging and MRI safety standards and conducts all imaging procedures accordingly. Properly utilizes patient protective gear and immobilization during diagnostic procedures.Maintains proper sterile techniques for procedures, regularly practices aseptic techniques, and ensures compliance with infection control procedures. Complies with job, departmental and hospital safety standards, practices and policies.

• Reports ¿near misses¿ and inputs errors promptly into documentation system to improve processes and identify trends. Contributes to identification of corrective actions and improvement activities and contributes to meeting department and hospital targets for quality and safety.

• Ensures all imaging equipment has had QC performed as required and is in safe working order prior to use. Reports any malfunctions to management and regularly practices preventive maintenance procedures; calls for service if needed.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides accurate and complete documentation of patient procedures. Enters charges at the time service is delivered and ensures correct charges are entered for the procedure performed.

• Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Participates in departmental projects and shared governance activities.

• Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development as a technologist.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

EDUCATION

• Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below

WORK EXPERIENCE

• No experience

• One year of MRI or other relevant imaging technologist experience highly preferred