MRI Specialist

About the position

We are searching for an MRI Specialist -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will perform quality routine and specialized radiographic procedures at the request of a licensed independent practitioner for interpretation by radiologists. As members of the health care team, they must participate in quality improvement processes and continually assess their professional performance. Maintains a safe and hazard-free environment. They are responsible for patient care, appropriate documentation, quality control, and quality improvement, and they provide training, education, and mentoring to students, technologists, nursing, residents, fellows, staff, and others.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality routine and specialized radiographic procedures.
• Participate in quality improvement processes.
• Maintain a safe and hazard-free environment.
• Provide patient care and appropriate documentation.
• Conduct quality control and quality improvement activities.
• Provide training, education, and mentoring to students and staff.
• Integrate scientific knowledge, technical skills, and compassionate care.
• Recognize patient conditions essential for successful completion of procedures.
• Demonstrate understanding of MRI safety and protection.
• Maintain a high degree of accuracy in positioning and exposure technique.
• Prepare, administer, and document activities related to medications.
• Engage in continuing education to enhance patient care.

Requirements

• 3 years of Radiology experience.
• Graduate of a formal diagnostic Radiology program required.
• MR-AART certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists required.
• R-AART preferred.
• CMRT from the Texas Medical Board preferred.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association preferred.
• Broad knowledge of MRI physics and procedures.
• Understanding of MRI principles appropriate for ages 0 – adulthood.
• Basic Life Support and medical terminology understanding.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to independently scan patients following established protocols.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual skills preferred.