MRI Tech Premium Weekends
Baylor Scott & White Health · Woodway, TX · 2 wk ago
EngineeringFull-time
About the role
The MRI Technologist, supervised by a Radiologist, performs MRI procedures on patients as 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.
Requirements
- H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
- Less than 1 Year of Experience
- Certification 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)
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
Pay
Premium Pay for Weekend 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
$10,000 Sign on Bonus Lump Sum
Relocation assistance available
Schedule
Full-Time Weekend Friday to Sunday 7:00 AM–7:30 PM
Call Requirements: 1 week every 7 or 8 weeks (Mon–Fri 8 p.m.–8 a.m.; Sat & Sun 24-hour call)