HCSS MRI Technologist - PRN

UTMB Health

Galveston, Texas, United States

Galveston, Texas, United States

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HCSS MRI Technologist - PRN United States Allied Health HealthCare System Staffing Requisition # 2601049 JOB SUMMARY: To provide patient care and technical skills in the operation of magnetic resonance imaging equipment (MRI) to produce cross-sectional images of patient's body for diagnostic purposes by performing the following duties. MAJOR DUTIES / CRITICAL TASKS: · Contributes to the success of UTMB HealthCare Systems. · Practices proper entries and records in PACS, Epic, and Radiology Information System. Prepares patient for MRI procedure by accurately assessing the patient's needs by reviewing MRI safety sheet to ensure patient safety by providing education on the procedure and how to call for assistance if needed. · Accurately enters data such as patient history, anatomical area to be scanned, orientation specified, and position of entry into aperture of magnetic resonance imaging equipment (head or feet first), into computer. · Prepares patient for MRI procedure by accurately assessing patient's needs and providing patient education. · Operates magnetic resonance imaging scanner for data acquisition, reconstruction of images, and documentation of images, and performs quality control measures for the purpose of ensuring optimal quality images. · Demonstrates proper IV skills required for contrast injections on all ages. · Uses power injector properly to ensure safe injection of contrast. · Performs Point of Care testing accurately as required by Contrast Media guidelines (ie. creatinine) · Reviews images of area being scanned on video display screen to ensure quality of pictures and keys in data on keyboard of camera to photograph images. Ensuring all sequences are performed per protocol for interpretation by radiologist. · Practices accurate and timely completion of scheduled and unscheduled work to maximize productivity and to ensure all components of the exam is billed appropriately by inputting additional charges that may have occurred. · Participates in research projects. · Instructs students on clinical MRI skills. · Applies the profession's code of ethics in all aspects of practice. · Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure. · Practices safety measures in MRI and Environment of Care. · Performs other related duties as required. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: · Ability to effectively communicate verbally and/or in written form. · Customer service orientation and values. · Ability to negotiate solutions and outcomes. · Team player. · Ability to maximize people and financial resources. · Ability to work in partnership with management and staff. REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE: · Associates degree or graduate of an accredited radiologic health science program · ARRTR or ARMRIT registered · Two (2) years MRI Tech experience within the last 2 years · Must have valid BLS certification issued through American Heart Association EQUIPMENT: · Standard patient care supplies, MRI, and office equipment. WORKING ENVIRONMENT: · Standard hospital environment. Some lifting, moving, and positioning of patients and equipment. · May require heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling more than fifty pounds. PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS: · The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. · While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. · The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. · The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. · The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. · Specific vision abilities required by this job include regularly working on a Visual Display Terminal (VDT), close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Includes intermittent physical activity such as bending, reaching, and lifting · The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. · Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. OTHER: Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification, may render this position security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215, Texas Education Code. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents in lieu of stated minimums require the prior approval of the Executive Director of Human Resources. Compensation
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Galveston, Texas, United States

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