MRI Technologist - Specialist

Texas Children's Hospital; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children’s Hospital in Austin is seeking an MRI Specialist to perform quality routine and specialized radiographic procedures under the supervision of a licensed practitioner, contributing to patient care, safety, documentation and training.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, maintain safety standards, and collaborate with radiologists, technologists and nursing staff to deliver accurate diagnostic information.

Qualifications

• 3 yrs radiology experience.
• Graduate of a formal diagnostic Radiology program.
• MR-ARRT certification from ARRT or ARMRIT.
• CMRT from the Texas Medical Board preferred.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association preferred.

Responsibilities

• Broad knowledge of MRI physics and procedures; understanding of MRI principles that are developmentally appropriate for ages 0 – adulthood
• Operation of all required equipment including troubleshooting, when necessary, of the equipment, including automated processors, copying/digitizing film equipment, R.I.S., and PACS
• Basic Life support and medical terminology understanding is required.
• Successful demonstration of the professional fundamental competencies
• Must be articulate, courteous and supportive in dealing with patients, parents, nursing, faculty, administrative and departmental personnel so that excellent customer service and positive guest relations are achieved
• Must honor confidentiality
• Must independently scan patients by following the established protocols
• Must demonstrate excellent verbal and written skills
• Must utilize basic office equipment
• Preferable if able to demonstrate bilingual skills
• The MRI Specialist will be responsible for multiple duties including:
• integrates scientific knowledge; technical skills, patient interaction and compassionate care resulting in diagnostic information, and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure.
• possess, utilize, maintain, and enhance knowledge of MRI safety and protection for self, patients, and others.
• demonstrate a detailed understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology.
• liaison between patients, radiologist and other members of the support team.
• maintain a high degree of accuracy in positioning and exposure technique.
• prepares, administers and documents activities related to mediations in accordance with state regulations and institution policy.

Skills

Radiology experience

Education

Graduate of a formal diagnostic Radiology program

MR-ARRT certification from A.R.R.T.

ARMRIT

CMRT from the Texas Medical Board

BLS certification from American Heart Association

Job description

Job Description

We are searching for an MRI Specialist-- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will perform quality routine and specialized radiographic procedures at the request licensed independent practitioner for interpretation by radiologists. As members of the health care team, they must participate in quality improvement processes and continually assess their professional performance. Maintains a safe and hazard free environment. They are responsible for patient care, appropriate documentation, quality control, and quality improvement, and they provide training, education and mentoring to students, technologists, nursing, residents, fellows, staff and others.

We are searching for an MRI Specialist-- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will perform quality routine and specialized radiographic procedures at the request licensed independent practitioner for interpretation by radiologists. As members of the health care team, they must participate in quality improvement processes and continually assess their professional performance. Maintains a safe and hazard free environment. They are responsible for patient care, appropriate documentation, quality control, and quality improvement, and they provide training, education and mentoring to students, technologists, nursing, residents, fellows, staff and others.

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Responsibilities:

• Broad knowledge of MRI physics and procedures; understanding of MRI principles that are developmentally appropriate for ages 0 – adulthood
• Operation of all required equipment including troubleshooting, when necessary, of the equipment, including automated processors, copying/digitizing film equipment, R.I.S., and PACS
• Basic Life support and medical terminology understanding is required.
• Successful demonstration of the professional fundamental competencies
• Must be articulate, courteous and supportive in dealing with patients, parents, nursing, faculty, administrative and departmental personnel so that excellent customer service and positive guest relations are achieved
• Must honor confidentiality
• Must independently scan patients by following the established protocols
• Must demonstrate excellent verbal and written skills
• Must utilize basic office equipment
• Preferable if able to demonstrate bilingual skills
• The MRI Specialist will be responsible for multiple duties including:
• integrates scientific knowledge; technical skills, patient interaction and compassionate care resulting in diagnostic information, and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure.
• possess, utilize, maintain, and enhance knowledge of MRI safety and protection for self, patients, and others.
• demonstrate a detailed understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology.
• liaison between patients, radiologist and other members of the support team.
• maintain a high degree of accuracy in positioning and exposure technique.
• prepares, administers and documents activities related to mediations in accordance with state regulations and institution policy.

Skills and Requirements:

• 3yrs Radiology experience
• Graduate of a formal diagnostic Radiology program required
• MR-ARRT certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists required or
• ARMRIT-America Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists
• R-AART preferred
• CMRT from the Texas Medical Board preferred
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association preferred

About Us

Texas Children’s presence in Austin helps support a pediatric population of more than half a million and keeps kids healthy and happy from birth to adulthood. Texas Children’s first health care location in Austin, Texas Children’s Urgent Care West Gate, opened in March 2018, providing high quality pediatric-focused care after hours and on weekends. There are now more than 15 Texas Children’s Pediatric primary care practices in the greater Austin area providing full-service family care including routine childhood immunizations, well visits, and sick care. Our Specialty Care Center in Austin includes a multidisciplinary group of pediatric specialists committed to providing comprehensive care across a wide spectrum of services. Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin, is our new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin families.

To join our community of more than 15,000 dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org .

Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.