MRI Technologist, Rogers

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Works under minimal supervision with the physicians to perform MRI imaging exams, exam protocols, accreditation, operations, and facilitation of equipment maintenance. UT Southwestern is a world-renowned medical and research center committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth, we invest in employees with opportunities for career growth and development. Our benefits package includes healthcare, PTO, paid holidays, on-site childcare, and more. Join a team with a culture of teamwork and professionalism.

Requirements

• BASIC LIFE SUPPORT certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) by first day of employment
• (ARRT-MR) Magnetic Resonance Imaging American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Upon Hire or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of MRI experience

Responsibilities

• Review physician orders for accuracy, diagnosis, sedation, and applicability to the MRI protocol.
• Screen patients for MRI appropriateness and review any contraindications for exams including implants, metallic devices, or other foreign objects, which would prohibit or modify the MRI exam.
• Discuss findings with the physicist and radiologist as applicable.
• Consult with radiologist to determine appropriate sequences, parameters, etc. if modification of a MRI protocol is necessary.
• Document changes as appropriate in electronic health record.
• Ensure other resources such as nursing have been scheduled accordingly.
• Interview patient, conduct patient screening and obtain medical history pertaining to procedure's clinical criteria.
• Explain procedure and instruct patient on necessary requirements needed to provide diagnostic images.
• Answer questions/screening concerning procedures and IV contrast for relevant exams.
• Assist the physician as needed in performing procedures.
• Ensure that images and records are properly completed with patient identification data and appropriate labeling.
• Utilize technical knowledge and skills to perform procedures accurately and in a timely manner in accordance with age specific criteria.
• Complete exam charges and image documentation in a timely manner.
• Administer intravenous injections of contrast material as appropriate, observe patients for adverse reactions.
• Perform MRI ensuring that patient meets safety requirements to MRI contraindications.
• Assist patient in dressing for exam and attend to patient's physical well-being while transporting to and from exam room and positioning for exam.
• Instruct/communicate with patient and/or patient's family regarding the tests to be performed and evaluate the patient's ability to tolerate.
• Perform QC testing and report problems with MRI systems and workstations to the service engineer/biomed, with additional correspondence sent to the physicist and imaging leadership.
• Maintain various data sets (e.g., Baseline scans, 12 month scans, 24 month scans) and archives.
• Perform data calculations, scoring and statistical analyses while following established QC standards for digital images.
• Participate in accreditation imaging requirements.
• Perform post processing on MRI systems and remote workstations (e.g., MIPing, MPR, 3-D rendering, qualitative and color mapping for breast imaging, ADC mapping and color mapping of diffusion scans, cardiac analysis to assess cardiac function including ejection fractions and wall thickness, spectroscopy analysis, and calculation of T1 and T2 values).
• Respond to inquiries/calls/emails in a timely and professional manner.
• Communicate shift hand off regarding workflow issues with equipment or pending exams with oncoming staff.
• Engage in equitable distribution of departmental workloads.
• Actively participate in providing orientation and training for new hires and students ensuring that procedures are performed according to set standards.
• Function in the department as part of an interdisciplinary team, and collaborate in the care and service delivery process of patient care through effective communication with other service lines.
• Prioritize exams with scheduling exams to ensure smooth workflow, minimize wait times and address stat and urgent requests.
• Adhere to hospital policies, regulatory compliance, new yearly metrics/department goals, patient satisfaction, and fiscally responsible with regards to equipment, supplies scheduling, overtime, etc.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and ensure that all processes and procedures are maintained to secure and protect all workstations in all work areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed