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MRI Technologist - WEST

Townsen Memorial Hospital Group

Houston (TX)

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USD 60,000 - 85,000

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Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Houston, Texas, is seeking a dedicated MRI Technologist to join their innovative medical team. The successful candidate will perform MRI imaging and ensure high-quality patient care while adhering to safety protocols. This opportunity offers a chance to contribute to cutting-edge healthcare services in a state-of-the-art facility.

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology or Associates Degree in Radiology Studies.
  • Licensed by the Medical State Board of Texas as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT).
  • Registered MRI Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-MR) preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Set up and operate MRI scanners for medical diagnoses.
  • Ensure quality images for accurate diagnosis.
  • Position patients and adjust equipment for optimal imaging.

Skills

Attention to detail
Independence
Knowledge of anatomy
Knowledge of imaging procedures
Knowledge of occupational hazards

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology
Licensed Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT)
Registered MRI Technologist (ARRT-MR)
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Job description

We’re excited to announce the opening of our brand-new, state-of-the-art hospital, designed to deliver exceptional care and innovation in every aspect of patient health. As we prepare to open our doors, we’re looking for passionate healthcare professionals and support staff to join our founding team.

Now hiring across all departments — apply today and be part of something extraordinary.

Townsen Memorial Hospitalis looking for a MRI Technologist to join our location in Houston, TX!


The MRI Technologist is responsible for performing magnetic resonance imaging studies using a magnetic resonance device that includes preparing patients, positioning, setting imaging parameters, performing computer processing, and displaying images. Selects appropriate imaging protocol for patient studies. Performs quality assurance scans as required. Demonstrates the ability to work cohesively as a team member within the MRI Department.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Set up and operate MRI scanners used in the medical diagnosis and/or treatment of patients
• Ensure the procedure produces quality images and information for the health care professional to make an accurate diagnosis
• Positions patient and set up and adjust equipment to obtain the best quality MRI image of the specific body area requested by the physician
• Takes preventative steps to ensure safety of patients and fellow staff
• Takes extra care to screen all patients to make sure patients do NOT have any metal in or on the patient’s body
• Address patient concerns during the procedure, and explain the MRI process to the patient in a way that is informative but also reassuring
• Positions and restrains patients; and takes MRI of patients’ chest, limbs, or other body parts as requested by the physicians
• Implements infection control procedures for the work area
• Checks MRI for clarity of image, and retakes MRI when needed
• Distributes films to appropriate medical staff and transfer images to electronic medical records (EMR)
• Maintains quantity and quality control checks to assure MRI unit meets standards required by laws, rules, and facility policy
• Performs MRI procedures for patients in surgery or at outpatient imaging departments
• Cleans, maintains, and makes minor adjustments to MRI equipment, including determining repairs needed to equipment
• Troubleshoot peripheral equipment and scanners to ensure that equipment is operating properly to avoid downtime or delays that affect patient satisfaction
• Protects patient and other personnel from any metal exposure
• Maintains radiographic supplies, film, and equipment
• Assures that all materials and other required equipment, are present and in working order
• Follows all safety rules on the job. Reports all accidents promptly and corrects minor safety hazards.
Communicates with peers and management regarding any hazards identified in the work place
• Protects patient and family privacy rights and maintains confidentiality of patient records in accordance to policy and procedure and HIPAA requirements
• Adheres to the company standards of business conduct
• Performs other duties as assigned as per discretion of medical provider and facility

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of diagnostic radiographic procedures
• Knowledge of basic chemistry, film apparatus, and film processing techniques
• Knowledge of how disease and injuries are diagnosed and imaged radiographically
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to the work
• Knowledge of human anatomy
• Knowledge of computer and relevant software applications
• Strong attention to detail: being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks
• Ability to work independently by guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending one oneself to get things done
• Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology or Associates Degree in Radiology Studies
• Licensed by the Medical State Board of Texas as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT)
• Registered MRI Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-MR); or
• Registered Radiological Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-R),
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Townsen Memorial Hospitalisan accredited network of facilities with an emphasis on emergency care, outpatient surgery, and diagnostics and imaging. Our core mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based patient care to those we serve. At Townsen Memorial, we encompass diversity, dignity, and inclusiveness as a reflection of our core values. Townsen Memorial is committed to driving cutting edge healthcare to our patients, our communities and each other.

Please visit our website for more information: https://townsenmemorial.com

Compensation to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.Employment for this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

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