MRI Tech Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Location: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center, Marble Falls, TX | Department: Radiology | Schedule: Full-time Days | Sign-on Bonus: $10,000 | Relocation: Lump sum based on distance
About the Organization
Baylor Scott & White Health promotes the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. As the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas, we empower you to live well. Our core values: serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart; never settle by constantly striving for better; are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve; make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued, and supported.
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
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub.
About the Role
The MRI Technologist, supervised by a Radiologist, performs MRI procedures on patients requested by a physician or licensed provider for diagnosing disease and injury, following established protocols.
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.
- Prepares 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.
- Obtains, verifies, and maintains all relevant documentation including 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.
Key Success Factors
- Able to perform high-quality MRI procedures according to exam protocol in a timely manner.
- Able to explain the procedure and put patients at ease.
- Provide services promptly, accurately, and cost-efficiently, following System and regulatory standards, policies, and procedures.
- Able to perform tasks autonomously without need for routine oversight.
- Able to stay calm and helpful during stress and take reasonable steps to resolve issues.
- Able to effectively administer first aid and use emergency cart.
- Ensure customer satisfaction by limiting wait times and providing courteous service; remain professional, review patient satisfaction scores, and develop action plans when needed.
- Demonstrates and maintains current knowledge, education, and skills for appropriate care of newborns, pediatric, young adults, adults, and geriatrics.
- Able to serve as preceptor by providing quality training to new team members and on new services and initiatives.
- Able to take call, if required.
Qualifications
- Education: H.S. Diploma / GED Equivalent
- Experience: Less than 1 Year of Experience
- Certification/License/Registration: 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). Accepted credentials: ARMRIT, ARRT-MR, ARRT-R.