MRI Technologist I - Full Time Evenings 500 Sign OnBonus

Work Schedule : MondayFriday 2 : 30pm11pm; pluscall.

At Houston Methodist the MRITechnologist I position is responsible for completing a variety ofroutine diagnostic MRI procedures to include exams of moderatecomplexity with progression towards exams of higher complexity.

This position provides direct assistance to physicians with alldiagnostic and special MRI procedures. The MRI Technologist Iposition delivers exceptional patient care and adheres to MRI examstandards and guidelines established by governing agencies toensure optimal patient safety and customer service.

This positionis a member of the direct patient careteam.

PEOPLEESSENTIALFUNCTIONS

Promotes apositive work environment and contributes to a dynamic team focusedwork unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimaldepartment results.

Collaborates with all members of the patientcare team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patientcare information and data in a comprehensivemanner.

• Uses peertopeeraccountability towards department goals for retention and employeeengagement.
• Communicateseffectively with others to facilitate providing the highest qualityservice during every customer and patientencounter.

SERVICEESSENTIALFUNCTIONS

• Performsdiagnostic MRI procedures to include common and special MRI exams.MRI exams use magnetism radio waves and a computer to produceimages of body structures and gives insight on the chemical makeupof tissues.
• Proactivelyassesses identifies and responds to the needs of the patient foradjustment or intervention to optimize patient care image qualityand patient experience.

This includes : positioning physiologyprocedure preparation and technical factors. Modifies technicalfactors to achieve desired imaging results and recognizescomplications and limitations associated with certainprocedures.

• Providesdirect assistance to physicians during diagnostic or special MRIprocedures including assisting with steriletechnique.
• Providesaccurate explanations and instructions to patients and familymembers at an appropriate level utilizing verbal and nonverbalskills terminology andlanguage.

QUALITY / SAFETYESSENTIALFUNCTIONS

Followssafety standards and conducts all imaging procedures accordingly.Maintains proper sterile techniques for procedures regularlypractices aseptic techniques and ensures compliance with radiationsafety and infection control procedures.

Complies with job roledepartment and hospital safety standards practices andpolicies.

Reports nearmisses and inputs errors promptly into appropriate hospital patientsafety reporting system to improve processes and identify trends.

Contributes to identification of corrective actions and improvementactivities and contributes to meeting department and hospitaltargets for quality andsafety.

Performs dailyimaging equipment quality control (QC) ensuring all imagingequipment is in safe working order prior to use.

Reports anymalfunctions to management and regularly practices preventivemaintenance procedures; calls for service ifneeded.

Utilizes criticalthinking skills to observe and proactively address patientreactions (i.e. contrast media and medications) or potentialoutcomes and obtains assistance asappropriate.

FINANCEESSENTIALFUNCTIONS

• Providesaccurate and complete documentation of patient procedures. Enterscharges at the time service isdelivered.
• Uses resourcesefficiently; does not waste supplies. Selfmotivated toindependently manage time effectively and prioritize dailytasks.

GROWTH / INNOVATIONESSENTIALFUNCTIONS

• Participatesin department projects or shared governance activities. Assumesresponsibility for growth and development by participating ininservices programs and continuingeducation.
• Seeksopportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies witha focus on continual development as aTechnologist.

This jobdescription is not intended to be allinclusive; the employee willalso perform other reasonably related business / job duties asassigned.

Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job dutiesand responsibilities as the needarises.

EDUCATION

Graduateof education program approved by the credentialing body for therequired credential(s) indicated below in the CertificationsLicenses and Registrationssection.

WORKEXPERIENCE

None

LICENSESAND CERTIFICATIONSREQUIRED

• ARRTMRRadiologic Technologist Magnetic Resonance Imaging (ARRT) For noexperience OR
• ARMRITRegistered Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist For noexperience OR
• CMRTCertified Medical Radiologic Technologist State Licensure For noexperience AND
• ARRTRRadiologic Technologist Radiographer (ARRT) For 6 months ofsupervised MRI clinical scanning experience OR
• ARRTNRadiologic Technologist Nuclear Medicine Tech (ARRT) For 6 monthsof supervised MRI clinical scanning experience OR
• ARRTSONRadiologic Technologist Sonography (ARRT) For 6 months ofsupervised MRI clinical scanning experience OR
• RDMS RegisteredDiagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS) For 6 months of supervisedMRI clinical scanning experience. RDMS certified as an UltrasoundTechnologist OR
• CNMT CertifiedNuclear Medicine Technologist (NMTCB) For 6 months of supervisedMRI clinical scanning experience AND
• BLS Basic LifeSupport (AHA)

KNOWLEDGESKILLS ANDABILITIES

• Demonstratesthe skills and competencies necessary to safely perform theassigned job determined through ongoing skills competencyassessments and performanceevaluations
• Sufficientproficiency in speaking reading and writing the English languagenecessary to perform the essential functions of this job especiallywith regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety orsecurity
• Ability toeffectively communicate with patients physicians family members andcoworkers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus andapplication of positive languageprinciples
• Possesses basiccomputer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to includeHospital / Radiology Information Systems and Office software tomaintain patient and examdocuments
• Exhibits stronginterpersonal and team player skills with all levels of thehealthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer serviceto all patients visitors physicians andcoworkers
• Adapts tomultiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision includingorganizing work flow and actively participating inproblemsolving

SUPPLEMENTALREQUIREMENTS

WORKATTIRE

• UniformNo
• Scrubs Yes
• Businessprofessional No
• Other (department approved)Yes

ONCALL*

• Notethat employees may be required to be oncall during emergencies (ie.DIsaster Severe Weather Events etc) regardless of selectionbelow.
• On Call*Yes

TRAVEL

Travelspecifications may vary bydepartment

• May requiretravel within the Houston Metropolitan areaYes
• May require travel outside HoustonMetropolitan areaYes

CompanyProfile :

Houston Methodist ClearLake Hospital is committed to leading medicine in Clear Lake andsurrounding communities by delivering the Houston Methodiststandard of exceptional safety quality service and innovation.

Houston Methodist Clear Lake provides a broad spectrum of adultpediatric medical and surgical care. It is an accredited chest paincenter and acute strokeready designated through DNV.

• HoustonMethodist Clear Lake offers advanced inpatient and outpatientservices including stateoftheart imaging; childbirth center with alevel II neonatal intensive care unit;
• minimally invasive surgery;cancer center; neurology and spine care; heart and vascular care;bariatric and digestive care;

emergency care; primary care;rehabilitation services; and comprehensive orthopedics and sportsmedicine.

Houston Methodist is an equalopportunity employer inclusive of women minorities disabled personsand veterans.

Equal EmploymentOpportunity

Houston Methodist isan Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal employmentopportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodistis firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage indiscrimination against or harassment of any person employed orseeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of racecolor religion sex sexual orientation gender identity nationalorigin age disability status as a protected veteran or othercharacteristics protected by law.

VEVRAA Federal Contractorpriority referral Protected Veteransrequested.