MRI Days, Weekend Worker

AdventHealth•Mission, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The MRI Technologist performs MRI imaging procedures to assist in diagnosing and treating patients. The role positions, moves, and assists patients to support accurate imaging, performs clerical duties, and provides basic patient care within the scope of practice and departmental standards. The position follows MRI safety guidelines, compliance plans, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations. This is a part-time weekend position at Prairie Star. The schedule is Saturday and Sunday, 6:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; weekend shifts receive time-and-a-half pay through the weekend worker program. The outpatient MRI schedule is being expanded to include weekends.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) certification or Registered Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist RT(MR)(ARRT) certification.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Knowledge of MRI procedures and MRI scanners.
MRI safety knowledge and basic IV skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, hospital staff, nurses, physicians, and other health care professionals, including people from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to read, write, and speak conversational English.
Basic computer skills, Microsoft Office knowledge, and experience or knowledge of computers and networking.
Ability to learn and grow with new technology, quickly learn and follow departmental policies and procedures, and work effectively in a constantly changing environment.
Ability to understand medical terminology and provide courteous, ethical, and efficient service to patients and hospital personnel.
Ability to perform MRI procedures at a technical level without constant supervision of technical details.
Ability to follow basic radiation safety principles of time, distance, and shielding to keep exposure levels ALARA for patients and staff.
Ability to maintain required registries and licenses and complete hospital continuing and annual education.
Ability to work flexibly in variable shifts, occasionally including weekends or holidays.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree.
General computer skills and PACS knowledge.
General physics and anatomy knowledge.
At least one year of radiology experience and completion of an MRI training program.

Responsibilities

Keep exam rooms clean, stocked, and ready for use; routinely clean and safety-check equipment; and notify appropriate personnel when inventory is low.
Explain MRI procedures, contrast use, and safety precautions to patients and family members to support comfort and cooperation.
Position patients accurately and comfortably using appropriate immobilization and coil placement techniques.
Prepare and administer IV contrast according to safety guidelines and monitor patients for adverse reactions.
Perform and document daily system quality-control checks in accordance with departmental policies and regulatory requirements.
Follow patient-identification, informed-consent, and time-out procedures before exams.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record and PACS systems.
Perform high-quality MRI examinations according to physician orders and departmental protocols, ensuring diagnostic image quality and patient safety.
Review patient history and clinical information to confirm exam appropriateness and identify contraindications, including implanted devices, metal, claustrophobia, and contrast allergies.
Screen patients, staff, and equipment for MRI safety compliance and complete required screening documentation.
Operate imaging equipment safely and properly, including scanners, injectors, and monitors, and adapt protocols for patients of all ages.
Perform other duties as assigned.