Lead MRI Technologist - Kelsey-Seybold Clinic - Main Campus

UnitedHealth Group•Houston, TX

8h•$29 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation’s leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care. As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties. Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Graduate of a program approved by the credentialing body for the required associated license(s)
ARRT-MR - Radiologic Technologist - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (ARRT) - For no experience OR ARMRIT - Registered Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist - For no experience OR CMRT - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist - State Licensure - For no experience
AND ARRT-R - Radiologic Technologist - Radiographer (ARRT) - For 6+ months of supervised MRI clinical scanning experience OR ARRT-N - Radiologic Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Tech (ARRT) - For 6+ months of supervised MRI clinical scanning experience OR ARRT-SON - Radiologic Technologist - Sonography (ARRT) - For 6+ months of supervised MRI clinical scanning experience OR RDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS) - For 6+ months of supervised MRI clinical scanning experience
RDMS certified as an Ultrasound Technologist OR CNMT - Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMTCB) - For 6+ months of supervised MRI clinical scanning experience
BLS certification through American Heart Association
5+ years of experience in MRI or 3+ years of KSC MRI experience
Ability to use computer keyboard and grasp elements of digital image acquisition, venipuncture
Proven excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Healthcare Related degree
RT(R)(MR)(CT)
Experience performing MRA, Prostate and Breast imaging
Experience on a high field 3T magnet
PACS and RIS experience
Proficiency in Microsoft word and Excel
Bi-lingual or multi-lingual

Responsibilities

Performs diagnostic MRI exams according to policies, procedures, and protocols of the KSC Medical Imaging department. Understands and applies technical principles affecting optimal production of MRI images, as well as anatomical orientations and anomalies affecting final product. Understands age related communication needs of patients and can effectively convey instructions to patients to facilitate the performance of MRI studies
Participates in Technical Quality Control measures, which include performance of routine equipment maintenance and reporting malfunctions or variances in equipment performance to the Medical Imaging Department Supervisor or his/her designee in the supervisor’s absence. Maintains necessary supplies and documentation of cleaning and QC logs as applicable
Uses RIS system correctly, according to Clinic and Department guidelines and properly documents, for the radiologist’s review, atypical conditions, which could affect image quality and/or content. Understands PACS system and can identify problems with image transmission as they occur and notify Medical Imaging Supervisor or Medical Imaging Manager when corrective actions are beyond the scope of the technologist
Conscious of MRI safety measures and demonstrates competence in the selection and use of appropriate imaging coils for MRI and selects appropriate scanning parameters to maximize patient safety in MRI as is age and anatomically appropriate for the patient. Utilizes sterile technique when necessary and maintains competency in venipuncture technique as it applies to administration of IV contrast
Participates in formal and in-service training programs of Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, department specific in services, and any applicable site-specific training. Maintains current applicable licenses and/or certifications and complies with continuing education requirements necessary to maintain same. May be assigned to other duties, technical or non-technical if training, experience, and credentials are deemed adequate by the supervisor to perform those duties
Interacts effectively with patients and coworkers, including staff assigned to other locations. Communicates readily and well with Supervisor, Manager, and Radiologists in giving and receiving feedback. Must have the ability to understand and respond to questions by giving factual information. Capable of dealing effectively with other clinic departments, physicians, and staff. Uses the Mission, and Values as a guideline for all communications, verbal, written, or electronic
Gives input to Medical Imaging Supervisor concerning room and staff schedules. Provides comments and observations regarding team members’ performance, conduct, and skills to the Supervisor during annual performance evaluations. Functions as the team leader and as such, serve as the primary resource for other MR technologists for matters related to complex imaging questions, RIS issues and PACS issues. Actively works to create a team environment and seeks opportunities to enhance team development
Participated in the selection of candidates for vacant MRI positions and upon hire will provide the primary technical training and orientation to MR scanning protocols and processes. Provide training feedback to the Medical Imaging Supervisor