Radiology/MRI Tech

Carenest Health Services • Temple, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The MRI Technologist, supervised by a Radiologist, performs MRI procedures on patients. These are requested by a physician or licensed provider for diagnosing disease and injury, following established protocols.

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
• Less than 1 Year of Experience
• Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Magnetic Resonance Imaging ARRT(MR) or Radiography ARRT(R) or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (ARMRIT).
• Nicotine Free Facility

Responsibilities

• Performs high-quality MRI procedures according to exam protocol in a timely manner.
• Maintains production and quality of imaging by following established standards and procedures.
• Utilizes AIDET to communicate with patients.
• Identifies patient service needs, ensures the correct exam is performed on the correct patient, and establishes rapport with patients and others.
• Instructs and communicates with patients and their family about the test to be performed.
• Assesses the patient's ability to tolerate the exam.
• Prepare the patient and area for the procedure by positioning the patient, adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment into position, and adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
• Protects patients and employees by following safety, infection-control, drug, and radiation policies.
• Uses proper sterile techniques for invasive procedures and maintains hand hygiene.
• Maintains equipment and work area to meet quality and cleanliness standards.
• Works with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal equipment operation.
• Reports issues to management or the appropriate department.
• Assists in maintaining supplies inventory.
• Ensures people are safe to enter the department by screening them according to approved policies and procedures.
• Obtain, verify, and maintain all relevant documentation. This includes requisition/chart, patient history, pregnancy status, shielding precautions, consent forms, policies, and procedures.
• Maintains medical imaging records in appropriate system and according to department policies and standards for interpretation in a timely manner.

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED