Radiology - MRI Tech

Cynet Health; Grapevine (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health in Grapevine, TX seeks an experienced MRI Technologist for a 13-week assignment on the Night (NOC) shift. The role administers MRI scans, prepares patients, and ensures safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience as an MRI technologist.
• ARD MR or ARMRIT license required.
• BLS (AHA Only) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality MRI procedures according to exam protocol.
• Prepare patients and position with proper immobilization.
• Maintain equipment and room cleanliness to standards.
• Adhere to safety, infection-control, and radiation policies.
• Communicate with patients and families using AIDET.
• Document procedures and contribute to ongoing quality improvement.

Skills

MRI Procedures

Patient Safety

AIDET Communication

Equipment Setup

Job description

Radiology - MRI Tech

Profession: MRI Tech

Specialty: MRI Tech

Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift: NOC

Hours per Shift: 10

Experience: Minimum of 3 years

License: ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT

Certifications: BLS (AHA Only)

Description:The MRI Technologist performs magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures on patients as requested by a physician or other licensed provider for the diagnosis of disease and injury in accordance with established protocols.

The Technologist performs high-quality MRI procedures according to exam protocol in a timely manner.The role maintains production and quality of imaging procedures by following established standards and procedures.Utilizes AIDET when communicating with patients to identify patient service requirements, ensure the correct exam is performed on the correct patient, and establish rapport with patients and others.Instructs and communicates with patients and their families regarding the test to be performed and assesses the patient’s ability to tolerate the exam.

Prepares patients and areas for procedures by properly positioning patients, adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment into specified positions, and adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.Protects patients and employees by adhering to safety requirements, infection-control, drug, and radiation policies, protocols, and techniques.Uses proper sterile techniques when setting up and performing invasive multimodality procedures and maintains hand hygiene requirements.Maintains equipment and work areas to meet quality and cleanliness standards.Works with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal operational capabilities of equipment.Reports issues to management or appropriate departments.Assists in maintaining supplies inventory.

Ensures individuals are safe to enter the department by screening them according to approved policies and procedures.Obtains, verifies, and maintains all relevant documentation such as requisition/chart, patient history, pregnancy status, shielding precautions taken, consent forms, policies, and procedures.Maintains medical imaging records in appropriate systems and according to department policies and standards for interpretation in a timely manner.

Key success factors for this role include the ability to perform high-quality MRI procedures according to exam protocol in a timely manner.The Technologist should be able to explain procedures and alleviate patient concerns.Services must be delivered in a timely, accurate, and cost-efficient manner in compliance with established regulatory standards, policies, and procedures.The role requires the ability to perform tasks independently without the need for routine oversight.Maintaining a calm and helpful attitude, even under stress, and taking appropriate steps to resolve issues is essential.The Technologist must be able to effectively administer first aid and use emergency equipment.Ensuring customer satisfaction by limiting wait times and providing courteous service is important.The individual must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skills appropriate for providing care for various age groups.Serving as a preceptor by providing quality training to new team members and on new services and initiatives is also a key responsibility.The Technologist should be willing to take call, if required.

This job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required for the role.It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job.Management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities for this job at any time.The ability to perform all essential duties competently, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrates a commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team.