MRI Technologist II - PRN

About the role

MRI Technologist II - PRN at Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital. Non-exempt position. Open to candidates willing to work on-call.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section.
• Experience: Three years’ experience as a MRI Technologist.
• Licenses and Certifications: Required - BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA), must have one of the following: ARRT-MR, ARMRIT, CMRT - State Licensure.

Skills and Abilities

Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations. Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regards to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security. Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles. Ability to work independently; capable of handling challenging / difficult diagnostic procedures and patient care situations. Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, Hospital / Radiology Information Systems and Office software to maintain patient and exam documents. Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers. Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including, organizing work flow and actively participating in problem-solving.

Essential Functions

• People Essential Functions: Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results. Guides and mentors MRI Technologist I and students to help build confidence in skills, knowledge and abilities. Facilitates open, professional (verbal, nonverbal, written) communication to achieve mutual understanding, role modeling by example. Communication to promote both work efforts and problem resolution is clear and professional, providing the highest quality service during every customer and patient encounter.
• Service Essential Functions: Performs diagnostic MRI procedures to include common and special MRI exams. Provides direct assistance to physicians during diagnostic or special MRI procedures, including assisting with sterile technique. Provides accurate explanations and instructions to patients and family members at an appropriate level utilizing verbal and non-verbal skills, terminology and language.
• Quality/Safety Essential Functions: Follows safety standards and conducts all imaging procedures accordingly. Maintains proper sterile techniques for procedures, regularly practices aseptic techniques, and ensures compliance with MRI safety and infection control procedures. Identifies opportunities for corrective action and process improvement providing recommendations, and contributes to meeting department and hospital targets for quality and safety. Reports “near misses” and inputs errors promptly into appropriate hospital patient safety reporting system to improve processes and identify trends. Utilizes critical thinking skills to observe and proactively address patient reactions (i.e. contrast media and medications) or potential outcomes, as appropriate. Ensures all imaging equipment has had quality control (QC) performed as required and is in safe working order prior to use. Reports any malfunctions to management and regularly practices preventative maintenance procedures; calls for service if needed.
• Finance Essential Functions: Provides accurate and complete documentation of patient procedures. Enters charges at the time service is delivered. Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks.
• Growth/Innovation Essential Functions: Actively participates in special projects, department initiatives or shared governance activities and seeks opportunities to expand learning with a focus on continual development. Completes and updates the individual development plan (IDP) on an on-going basis. Fosters a positive and constructive teaching environment by engaging students and co-workers (MRI Technologist I) in learning opportunities that are valuable and in alignment with business objectives.

Supplemental Requirements

• Work Attire: Scrubs.
• On Call*: Yes.
• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area: Yes.
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area: Yes.

Company Profile

Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital is a Magnet-recognized, not-for-profit, faith-based hospital that serves the growing Northwest Houston community. We are committed to providing quality, cost-effective health care in a compassionate environment for a full range of services, including emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics and sports medicine, comprehensive women’s services, neurology and neurosurgery, oncology, and primary and general medicine.