MRI Technologist (Levels 1-3) OU Physicians Building - Part Time (Weekends)

OU Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated MRI Technologists at various levels to join their Imaging Clinic. This part-time role offers a unique opportunity to work with advanced cardiovascular and radiologic technology, providing essential support in patient care. You will be responsible for preparing patients for procedures, operating specialized equipment, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal clinical outcomes. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, a commitment to patient care, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Join a team that values professional development and quality care while making a difference in patients' lives.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position with competencies in cardiovascular and radiologic technology.
• Must have current Basic Life Support certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centric care and support services in various settings.
• Utilize specialized equipment for diagnostic and interventional procedures.

Skills

Cardiovascular Technology

Radiologic Technology

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Medical Terminology

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CAAHEP Accredited Program

Tools

MRI Equipment

Diagnostic Imaging Equipment

Job description

Position Title: MRI Technologist (Levels 1-3) OU Physicians Building - Part Time (Weekends) Department: Imaging Clinic Job Description:

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**MRI Technologist positions are available in levels 1-3 based on experience and education**

General Description:

Under immediate to general supervision and direction of a mentor/preceptor, this entry-level position works to achieve the initial competencies required to deliver specialized cardiovascular and/or radiologic technology services to adult and/or pediatric patient populations for the purpose of aiding medical staff in the diagnosis, care, treatment and surveillance of simple to complex conditions, defects and/or diseases.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

• Utilizing entry-level knowledge, abilities, skills and available resources, provides safe, high quality, efficient and cost-effective patient-centric care and support services under routine or emergent conditions in a variety of care settings to include, but not limited to; acute inpatient facilities, outpatient physician practices, diagnostic/urgent care centers and remote statewide outreach clinics.
• Prepares patients for procedures and correlates clinical history with procedures ordered by physicians to be performed.
• Communicates and collaborates with patients, families, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team to identify and implement the actions necessary to achieve the clinical outcomes, operational goals and service expectations desired.
• Utilizes a variety of highly specialized cardiovascular and/or radiologic equipment and techniques to perform a diverse range of diagnostic, interventional and/or surgical procedures in accordance with established scope of practice guidelines.
• Conducts post-procedure review with or without preceptor to confirm that all required elements are completed, documented, and that technical quality is consistent with established department protocols and/or applicable accreditation standards.
• Transfers images and data to the appropriate archival systems, enters technical data/findings and prepares study for reporting by physician.
• Performs operator-level quality control checks, cleaning, high-level disinfecting and other user maintenance per manufacturer instructions for use and other regulatory guidelines.
• Participates in continuing education, professional development and research activities to maintain competencies and promote continuous improvements in care and treatments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR LEVEL 2:

• Provides instruction and mentors less experienced members of the team.
• Prepares and presents in-service training pertinent to assigned service area.
• Performs and/or assists with quality assurance and performance improvement tasks as assigned.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR LEVEL 3:

• Utilizing advanced-level professional knowledge, abilities, skills and available resources, provides safe, high quality, efficient and cost-effective patient-centric care and support services under routine or emergent conditions in a variety of care settings to include, but not limited to: acute inpatient facilities, outpatient physician practices, diagnostic/urgent care centers and remote statewide outreach clinics.
• Performs as a shift or team lead for inpatient and/or outpatient duty locations to augment or fill-in for leadership roles as needed to coordinate workflow and operations of an assigned service area.
• Assists leadership with the development of clinical protocols and performance of image quality reviews as required, to maintain compliance with the accreditation standards required for the assigned specialty area.
• Serves as a departmental preceptor to provide instruction and mentor new or less experienced team members.
• Audits and verifies post-study reviews to confirm that all required study elements are completed, documented, and that technical quality is consistent with established department protocols and/or applicable accreditation standards.
• Coordinates operator and department-level quality control, safety and environment of care checks to maintain compliance with hospital, manufacturer, regulatory and accrediting entity standards.
• Plans and leads continuing education, professional development and research activities to maintain competencies and promote continuous improvements in care and treatments.
• Prepares, presents and coordinates in-service training pertinent to assigned service area.

Minimum Qualifications (Level 1):

Education: HS Diploma or GED. Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited educational program with emphasis in a primary cardiovascular or radiologic technology specialty as defined by the ARDMS, ARRT and/or CCI (candidates within 6 weeks of graduation from an approved program may be considered for employment).

Experience: 0-3 years experience.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Current Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) required upon hire. Must meet applicant eligibility requirements for MRI Certification. Must be achieved within 12 months of hire date.

Minimum Qualifications (Level 2):

Education: High School Diploma or GED. Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited educational program with emphasis in a primary cardiovascular or radiologic technology specialty as defined by the ARDMS, ARRT and/or CCI.

Experience: 3-5 years experience. One (1) year full-time experience as a certified or registered cardiovascular or radiologic technology professional in the specialty preferred.

Licensure/Certifications/Registrations Required: Current Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) required upon hire. MRI credentials required by the hiring department must be current upon hire or advancement.

Minimum Qualifications (Level 3):

Education: High School Diploma or GED. Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited educational program with emphasis in a primary cardiovascular or radiologic technology specialty as defined by the ARDMS, ARRT and/or CCI.

Experience: Minimum 5 years experience. Two (2) years full-time experience as a certified or registered cardiovascular or radiologic technology professional in the primary specialty, and at least one (1) year full-time experience in one or more post-primary specialties preferred.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Current Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) required upon hire. MRI credentials required by the hiring department must be current upon hire or advancement.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Based on specific assignment, skill in applying principles of cardiovascular and/or radiologic technology, medical imaging, medical terminology, positioning of patients, and medical ethics. Must be able to work as part of a team and follow instructions; must be able to consistently and dependably report to work as scheduled. Ability to be sensitive to patients’ physical and psychological needs. Ability to maintain accurate records and work accurately with names, numbers, and codes. Ability to draw conclusions and make appropriate recommendations. Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information and exercise sound judgment. Must be able to multi-task and remain calm in stressful situations. Must possess ability to understand various operations, policies, and procedures. Ability to work and communicate with staff, patients and their families, and meet their needs in a professional, polite, courteous, compassionate, and cooperative manner. Must display a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently. Ability to work with minimum supervision and demonstrate attention to detail.

Core knowledge and understanding of normal and abnormal anatomy and physiology; cardiovascular and/or radiologic technologies and terminology associated with the primary specialty for which hired and credentialed. Ability and skill to apply core-level primary specialty theory, practices and techniques to perform, post-process, analyze and annotate study data or procedure documentation with general supervision or assistance.