MRI Technologist - Specialist - PRN

Texas Children's Hospital•Austin, TX

16h

About The Position

Texas Children’s Hospital is seeking an MRI Specialist who works well in a fast-paced setting. The position performs routine and specialized radiographic procedures at the request of a licensed independent practitioner for interpretation by radiologists. The MRI Technologist contributes to quality improvement and continually assesses professional performance while maintaining a safe, hazard-free environment. The role is responsible for patient care, appropriate documentation, quality control, and quality improvement, and provides training, education, and mentoring to students, technologists, nursing staff, residents, fellows, and others. The MRI Specialist integrates scientific knowledge, technical skills, patient interaction, and compassionate care to produce diagnostic information, while recognizing patient conditions that are important to successful procedures. The role independently scans patients according to established protocols, supports patients and care teams, and prepares, administers, and documents medication-related activities in accordance with state regulations and institutional policy.

Requirements

Three years of radiology experience.
Graduate of a formal diagnostic Radiology program.
MR-ARRT certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, or ARMRIT certification from the American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists.
Basic Life Support and understanding of medical terminology are required.
Successful demonstration of professional fundamental competencies.
Broad knowledge of MRI physics and procedures, including MRI principles appropriate for ages 0 through adulthood.
Demonstrated ability to scan patients independently according to established protocols.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

R-AART preferred.
CMRT certification from the Texas Medical Board preferred.
BLS certification from the American Heart Association preferred.
Bilingual skills preferable.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and specialized radiographic procedures at the request of a licensed independent practitioner for interpretation by radiologists.
Participate in quality improvement processes and continually assess professional performance.
Maintain a safe and hazard-free environment.
Provide patient care and appropriate documentation, and contribute to quality control and quality improvement.
Train, educate, and mentor students, technologists, nursing staff, residents, fellows, staff, and others.
Operate required equipment and troubleshoot it when necessary, including automated processors, film copying/digitizing equipment, RIS, and PACS.
Independently scan patients by following established protocols.
Integrate scientific knowledge, technical skills, patient interaction, and compassionate care to obtain diagnostic information and recognize patient conditions relevant to procedure completion.
Maintain and enhance knowledge of MRI safety and protection for self, patients, and others.
Apply detailed knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
Act as a liaison between patients, radiologists, and other support-team members.
Maintain accuracy in positioning and exposure technique.
Prepare, administer, and document activities related to medications in accordance with state regulations and institutional policy.
Communicate courteously and supportively with patients, parents, nursing staff, faculty, administrative personnel, and departmental personnel to achieve excellent customer service and positive guest relations.
Honor confidentiality and utilize basic office equipment.