MRI Technologist PRN

HCA Healthcare•Brownsville, TX

19d

About The Position

The MRI Technologist performs technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative to acquire magnetic resonance and radiographic images while supporting departmental functions and goals. The role involves MRI safety and screening, image acquisition and processing, equipment disinfection, contrast administration, patient assessment and monitoring, emergency response, and performance of a range of MRI sequences and post-processing techniques.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiological Technology and/or completion and passage of an approved MRI technology course.
Two years of Radiological Technology experience in this field.

Nice To Haves

ARRT(R)(MRI) registry preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform magnetic resonance and radiographic imaging procedures using independent judgment and initiative.
Apply MRI screening and safety practices, including evaluation of implants and foreign bodies, placement of conductors, cryogen safety, emergency procedures, climate control, magnetic and RF shielding, and biological considerations.
Acquire and process imaging data.
Disinfect equipment appropriately between patients.
Perform contrast injections according to proper procedure.
Assess, monitor, and manage patients, including vital signs and patients who are sedated or claustrophobic.
Respond to emergencies, contrast reactions, and cardiac or respiratory arrest.
Perform MRI pulse sequences, including spin echo, conventional spin echo, fast spin echo (FSE), STIR, FLAIR, gradient recall echo (GRE), and echo planar imaging (EPI).
Perform data manipulation and post-processing, including k-space mapping and filling, Fourier transformation, 3-D post-processing, maximum intensity projection (MIP), and cardiac analysis.
Perform diffusion, perfusion, spectroscopy, and MRI imaging.
Use universal precautions and other precautions as appropriate.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
Time-away-from-work programs, including paid time off and paid family leave.
Long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.