MRI Technologist I - Full Time Weekend Days

Houston Methodist; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 76,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider in Houston as an MRI Technologist I. This full-time role involves performing diagnostic MRI procedures, assisting physicians, and ensuring patient safety. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a commitment to patient care.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates skills necessary to perform assigned job safely.
• Sufficient proficiency in English for patient interactions.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic MRI procedures including common and special exams.
• Assists physicians during MRI procedures and ensures patient safety.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body

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At Houston Methodist, the MRI Technologist I position is responsible for completing a variety of routine diagnostic MRI procedures to include exams of moderate complexity with progression towards exams of higher complexity. This position provides direct assistance to physicians with all diagnostic and special MRI procedures. The MRI Technologist I position delivers exceptional patient care and adheres to MRI exam standards and guidelines established by governing agencies to ensure optimal patient safety and customer service. This 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 by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner.
• Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards department goals for retention and employee engagement.
• Communicates effectively with others to facilitate providing the highest quality service during every customer and patient encounter.
  
  

Service Essential Functions

• Performs diagnostic MRI procedures to include common and special MRI 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.
• Proactively assesses, identifies and responds to the needs of the patient for adjustment or intervention to optimize patient care, image quality and patient experience. This includes: positioning, physiology, procedure preparation, and technical factors. Modifies technical factors to achieve desired imaging results and recognizes complications and limitations associated with certain procedures.
• Provides direct assistance to physicians during diagnostic or special MRI procedures, including assisting with sterile technique.
• Provides accurate explanations and instructions to patients and family members at an appropriate level utilizing verbal and non-verbal skills, terminology and language.
  
  

Quality/Safety Essential Functions

• Follows safety standards and conducts all imaging procedures accordingly. Maintains proper sterile techniques for procedures, regularly practices aseptic techniques, and ensures compliance with radiation safety and infection control procedures. Complies with job role, department and hospital safety standards, practices and policies.
• Reports ¿near misses¿ and inputs errors promptly into appropriate hospital patient safety reporting 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.
• Performs daily imaging equipment quality control (QC) ensuring all imaging equipment is in safe working order prior to use. Reports any malfunctions to management and regularly practices preventive maintenance procedures; calls for service if needed.
• Utilizes critical thinking skills to observe and proactively address patient reactions (i.e. contrast media and medications) or potential outcomes and obtains assistance, as appropriate.
  
  

Finance Essential Functions

• Provides accurate and complete documentation of patient procedures. Enters charges at the time service is delivered.
• Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks.
  
  

Growth/Innovation Essential Functions

• Participates in department projects or shared governance activities. Assumes responsibility for growth and development by participating in in-services programs and continuing education.
• 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 in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section.
  
  

Work Experience

• None
  
  

Licenses And Certifications - Required

• ARRT-MR - Radiologic Technologist - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (ARRT) -- For no experience OR
• ARMRIT - Registered Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist -- For no experience OR
• CMRT - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist - State Licensure -- For no experience AND
• ARRT-R - Radiologic Technologist - Radiographer (ARRT) -- For 6 months of supervised MRI clinical scanning experience OR
• ARRT-N - Radiologic Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Tech (ARRT) -- For 6 months of supervised MRI clinical scanning experience OR
• ARRT-SON - Radiologic Technologist - Sonography (ARRT) -- For 6 months of supervised MRI clinical scanning experience OR
• RDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS) -- For 6 months of supervised MRI clinical scanning experience. RDMS certified as an Ultrasound Technologist OR
• CNMT - Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMTCB) -- For 6 months of supervised MRI clinical scanning experience AND
• BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA)
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
• Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, Hospital / Radiology Information Systems and Office software to maintain patient and exam documents
• Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers
• Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including, organizing work flow and actively participating in problem-solving
  
  

Supplemental Requirements

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform No
• Scrubs Yes
• Business professional No
• Other (department approved) Yes
  
  

ON-CALL*

• Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
• On Call* Yes
  
  

TRAVEL**

• Travel specifications may vary by department**
• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes
  
  

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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