MRI Technologist at Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital Fort Worth
The MRI technologist performs quality diagnostic procedures accurately and in a timely manner for Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital at Fort Worth and Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital at Fort Worth Outpatient Center.
Operates MRI equipment, prepares exam room, equipment, supplies, and medications.
Provides excellent patient care.
Practices proper MRI safety techniques with all patients, visitors, and employees.
Qualifications
Education
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Graduate of AMA-approved school of Radiologic Technology
Licensure/Certification
- Current & Active American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)(MR) Certificate
- Current & Active Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) General License
- Current BLS certification
Specific Job Experience
- Two to five years’ experience specific to MRI
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Operates MRI equipment, prepares exam room, equipment, supplies, and medications.
- Provides excellent patient care throughout the facility.
- Practices proper MRI safety techniques with all patients, visitors, and employees.
- Performs all Quality control checks, as prescribed.
- Maintains accurate QC logs, service records, etc.
- Performs highest quality imaging consistent with prescribed examination: documents any deviation.
- Practices medical and surgical aseptic procedures.
- Investigates promptly and follows up on unusual incidents and communicates with Radiology Leadership.
- Takes emergency call as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Communicates with radiologists to establish requirements of nonstandard examinations and determine appropriate technical factors.
- Responsible for the care and safety of patients undergoing treatment and use of equipment to minimize hazards of projectiles, electric shock, and burns to patients.
- Thoroughly screens all patients and visitors entering into Zone 3.
- Monitors equipment and patient during the exam to assess any changes to the patient’s condition.
- Assesses data, prioritizes care, and plans interventions dependent on the age group of the population served.
- Discusses treatment/service and provides education information to patients/families in age group served.
- Utilizes Electronic Healthcare Record for patient documentation.
What We Offer
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
- Life and AD&D coverage
- Availability of short- and long-term disability
- Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs
- 401(k) and access to retirement planning
- Paid holidays and vacation