MRI Tech PT Variable Shifts

Baylor Scott & White Health; Grapevine (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health in Grapevine, TX seeks an MRI Technologist to perform MRI procedures under radiologist supervision, following established protocols.

Responsibilities include patient preparation, safety, equipment maintenance, and documentation. The candidate should have MRI experience and ARMRIT/ARRT credentials, with on-call availability as needed.

Qualifications

• 1 year of acute care hospital MRI experience, with GE 3T and 1.5T systems.
• Experience with anesthesia patients and patients with pacemakers or implants.
• HS Diploma or GED required; ARMRIT/ARRT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality MRI procedures according to exam protocols.
• Explain procedures to patients using AIDET and obtain consent.
• Prepare patient and area, position patient, and adjust equipment as needed.
• Maintain safety, infection control, and sterile techniques.
• Maintain equipment and supplies, coordinate with engineers and physicians.
• Screen entrants and manage patient documentation and records.
• Serve as preceptor for new staff and upcoming services.
• Be available for on-call shifts if required.

Skills

AIDET communication

Patient interaction

Autonomous work

Preceptor / training

On-call readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ARMRIT/ARRT MRI certification

ARRT-R Radiography certification

Tools

GE MRI scanners (3T & 1.5T)

Job description

On call requirements

1 week per month; must live within 30 minutes of the hospital.

Requirements

1 year of acute care hospital MRI experience, 3T and 1.5T GE scanner experience. Experience with anesthesia patients, and patients with pacemakers and other implants.

Job Summary

The MRI Technologist, supervised by a Radiologist, performs MRI procedures on patients. These are requested by a physician or licensed provider for diagnosing disease and injury, following established protocols.

Essential Functions Of The Role

• Performs high-quality MRI procedures according to exam protocol in a timely manner. Maintains production and quality of imaging by following established standards and procedures.
• Utilizes AIDET to communicate with patients. Identifies patient service needs, ensures the correct exam is performed on the correct patient, and establishes rapport with patients and others. Instructs and communicates with patients and their family about the test to be performed. Assesses the patient's ability to tolerate the exam.
• Prepare the patient and area for the procedure by positioning the patient, adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment into position, and adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
• Protects patients and employees by following safety, infection-control, drug, and radiation policies. Uses proper sterile techniques for invasive procedures and maintains hand hygiene.
• Maintains equipment and work area to meet quality and cleanliness standards. Works with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal equipment operation. Reports issues to management or the appropriate department. Assists in maintaining supplies inventory.
• Ensures people are safe to enter the department by screening them according to approved policies and procedures.
• Obtain, verify, and maintain all relevant documentation. This includes requisition/chart, patient history, pregnancy status, shielding precautions, consent forms, policies, and procedures.
• Maintains medical imaging records in appropriate system and according to department policies and standards for interpretation in a timely manner.

Key Success Factors

• Able to perform high quality MRI procedures according to exam protocol in a timely manner.
• Able to explain the procedure and put patients at ease.
• Provide services promptly, accurately, and cost-efficiently, following System and regulatory standards, policies, and procedures.
• Able to perform tasks autonomously without need for routine oversight.
• Able to stay calm and helpful during stress and take reasonable steps to resolve issues.
• Able to effectively administer first aid and use emergency cart.Ensure customer satisfaction by limiting wait times and providing courteous service. Remain professional, review patient satisfaction scores, and develop action plans when needed.
• Demonstrates and maintains current knowledge, education, and skills for appropriate care of newborns, pediatric, young adults, adults, and geriatrics.
• Able to serve as preceptor by providing quality training to new team members and on new services and initiatives.
• Able to take call, if required.

Qualifications

• Education: H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
• Certification/License/Registration: 1 year of acute care hospital MRI experience, 3T and 1.5T GE scanner experience. Experience with anesthesia patients, and patients with pacemakers and other implants.

American Reg MRI Tech (ARMRIT), ARRT-MR Magnetic Res Imaging (ARRT-MR), ARRT-R Radiography (ARRT-R): Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Magnetic Resonance Imaging ARRT(MR) or Radiography ARRT(R) or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (ARMRIT).