MRI Technologist

HCT Staffing; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

HCT Staffing is seeking an MRI Technologist to join our client’s dynamic team in Round Rock, TX. The technician will perform MRI scans on ambulatory and hospital patients under the supervision of a Radiologist, following established protocols to aid diagnosis.

The ideal candidate has a HS diploma, less than 1 year of MRI experience, and ARMRIT/ARRT certifications. This full-time weekend position emphasizes patient care, safety, and accurate imaging practices.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• Less than 1 year of MRI experience.
• Certifications: ARMRIT or ARRT MR/ Radiography as listed.

Responsibilities

• Performs high quality MRI procedures according to exam protocol.
• Maintains imaging quality by following standards and procedures.
• Uses AIDET to communicate with patients and build rapport.
• Instructs patients and families about tests and tolerance.
• Prepares patient and area, positions patient, and sets exposure factors.
• Follows safety, infection-control, and radiation policies.
• Maintains equipment and work area to meet quality standards.
• Reports issues to management and assists in inventory.
• Screens patients for safety and maintains documentation.
• Maintains medical imaging records per department policies.

Skills

MRI procedures

AIDET communication

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent

ARMRIT Certification

ARRT-MR Certification

ARRT-R Certification

Job description

HCT Staffing bridges the gap between healthcare facilities and top-tier talent. For our candidates, our commitment to understanding your skills, goals, and aspirations means we connect you with opportunities that truly align with your career path. Together, we are building the future of healthcare excellence. HCT Staffing is helping our client find a qualified MRI Technologist to join their Dynamic Team! Full-Time Weekends: Sat, Sun and Monday

JOB SUMMARY

The MRI Technologist, under general supervision of a Radiologist, performs magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures on ambulatory and hospital patients as requested by a physician or other licensed provider for the diagnosis of disease and injury in accordance with 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 procedures by following established standards and procedures.
• Utilizes AIDET when communicating with patients to: identify patient service requirements, ensure correct exam is performed on the correct patient, and establish rapport with patients and others.
• Instructs and communicates with patients and their family regarding the test to be performed and assesses patient's ability to tolerate exam.
• Prepares patient and area for procedure by positioning patient, adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment into specified position and adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to safety requirements, infection-control, drug and radiation policies, protocols and techniques. Uses proper sterile techniques when setting up and performing invasive multimodality procedures and maintains hand hygiene requirements.
• Maintains equipment and work area to meet quality and cleanliness standards.
• Works with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal operational capabilities of equipment.
• Reports issues to management or appropriate department.
• Assists in maintaining supplies inventory.
• Ensures people are safe to enter the department by screening them according to approved policies and procedures.
• Obtains, verifies and maintains all relevant documentation such as requisition/chart, patient history, pregnancy status and shielding precautions taken, consent forms, policies and procedures, etc.
• 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.
• Able to provide services in a timely, accurate, and cost-efficient manner in compliance with established System and regulatory standards, policies and procedures.
• Able to perform tasks autonomously without need for routine oversight.
• Able to maintain a calm and helpful attitude, even under times of stress, and take appropriate and reasonable steps to resolve issues.
• Able to effectively administer first aid and use emergency cart.
• Able to ensure customer satisfaction by limiting wait times, providing courteous service, remaining professional, reviewing patient satisfaction scores and developing action plans when required.
• Demonstrates and maintains current knowledge, continued education and skills appropriate care for the following age groups (specific to department): newborn, pediatric, young adult, adult and geriatric.
• 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

- EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience

- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - 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).