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MRI Technologist

MRI Technologist

Odyssey Information ServicesGalveston, TX, US
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Job Description

MULTIPLE OPENINGS

Schedule : Various shifts (AM, PM, Nights). Options include :

o Fri–Sun : 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. or 8 p.m. – 8 a.m.

o Mon–Fri : 3 p.m. – 11 p.m.

o Other shifts may also be available and can be discussed during interviews.

The Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist I position works independently to complete a variety of routine MR procedures. This position provides direct assistance to physicians with all diagnostic and special MR procedures.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Performs routine MRI, MRA procedures.
  • Optimizes protocols to provide better patient care, image quality and patient experience. This includes positioning, physiology, procedure preparation, and technical factors.
  • Assists physicians during diagnostic or special procedures, including assisting with sterile technique.
  • Follows all MR safety policy and procedures accordingly.
  • Maintains proper sterile techniques for procedures.
  • Reports near misses and inputs errors promptly into appropriate hospital patient safety reporting system to improve processes and identify trends.
  • Performs weekly imaging equipment quality control (QC) ensuring all imaging equipment is in safe working order prior to use.
  • Utilizes critical thinking skills to observe and proactively address patient reactions (i.e. medications) or potential outcomes and obtains assistance, as appropriate.
  • Provides accurate and complete documentation of patient procedures. Enters charges at the time service is delivered.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

  • Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, Hospital / Radiology Information Systems and Office software to maintain patient and exam documents.

    • EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

  • Completion of MRI training program

    • LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS

  • American Heart Association (BLS)
  • Must be MRI certified or MRI registry-eligible at the time of hire.
  • Registry-eligible candidates are required to obtain MRI certification through the American Registry of Radiologic (ARRT) or an equivalent certifying (ex. ARMRIT) body within six (6) months of hire.

    • WORKING ENVIRONMENT / EQUIPMENT

  • Work attire is scrubs.
  • Equipment you will be using : MR units of various vendors, Contrast injectors, Electronic Health Record, PACS
  • Employee may be asked to travel to other local / nearby campuses.
  • Employees are required to participate in call, weekend, holiday and disaster team rotations to include emergencies and severe weather.
  • May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, ionizing & non-ionizing radiation, hazardous medications and disoriented or combative patients or others.
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