Pediatric MRI Technologist — Fast-Paced Imaging Expert

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

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.