MRI Technologist - Oklahoma Children's Hospital - 4 x 10 shift

Oklahoma Children’s Hospital – Pediatric Radiology – 4 x 10 shift

About the role

The MRI Technologist I position is an entry-level role that, under direct supervision, performs routine MRI examinations in accordance with established protocols, safety guidelines, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Utilizing core knowledge, skills, abilities, and available resources, provides safe, high-quality, efficient, and patient-centered care and support services under routine or emergent conditions.
• Prepares patients for procedures and correlates clinical history with physician-ordered exams to support appropriate imaging.
• Safely administers contrast per protocol.
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize basic imaging artifacts and implement corrective measures independently or under guidance.
• Effectively communicates and collaborates with patients, families, and the care team to support desired clinical outcomes and service standards.
• Accurately transfers images and associated data to designated systems, completes basic technical documentation, and prepares studies for physician reporting.
• Carries out operator-level quality control checks, cleaning, high-level disinfection, and basic equipment maintenance per manufacturer instructions and regulatory requirements.
• Accurately documents in EMR/PACS.
• Actively participates in continuing education, professional development, and research initiatives to maintain competencies and advance quality of care and treatment practices.
• Supports inventory tasks as needed to help ensure supplies are available.
• If trained and verified in Cardiac MRI, acquires standard cardiac imaging sequences including:
  • LV function imaging
  • Short-axis cine stacks
  • Basic morphology and functional assessments
• If trained and verified in Cardiac MRI, applies ECG gating techniques including:
  • Retrospective gating
  • Prospective gating
  • Real-time imaging as indicated
• If trained and verified in Cardiac MRI, troubleshoots basic ECG signal issues and recognizes common rhythm patterns.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Level I

• Education: Graduate of an accredited imaging, radiology, or nuclear medicine program as defined by ARRT or ARMRIT, or completion of JRCERT-accredited Military Educational Program.
• Experience: No prior MRI experience required.
• License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s):
  • Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.
  • ARRT(RT) or ARMRIT certification required within 12 months of hire.

Level II

• Education: Associate’s Degree required.
• Experience: At least 3 years of MRI experience required.
• License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s):
  • Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.
  • ARRT(RT)(MR) or ARMRIT certification is required upon hire.

Level III

• Education: Associate’s Degree required.
• Experience: At least 5 years of MRI experience required.
• License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s):
  • Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.
  • ARRT(RT)(MR) or ARMRIT certification is required upon hire.

Skills

• Foundational knowledge of normal and abnormal anatomy and physiology, basic radiologic technology concepts, and MRI-related terminology.
• Applies core MRI theory, practices, and techniques to perform examinations and complete basic post-processing, analysis, and documentation with general supervision or assistance.
• Ability to work as part of a diverse team and communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to prioritize and complete assigned clinical and non-clinical work tasks with guidance and direction, progressively developing independence in managing routine responsibilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and remain composed in stressful situations with guidance and support, progressively developing effective coping and prioritization skills.
• Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply HIPAA guidelines and standards.
• Displays consistency and dependability by reporting to work as scheduled.
• Ability to be sensitive to patients’ physical and psychological needs.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and work accurately with names, numbers, and codes.
• If trained and verified in Cardiac MRI:
  • Proficiency in breath hold coaching, patient positioning, cardiac anatomy identification.
  • Knowledge of cardiac MRI contraindications.
  • Knowledge and understanding of cardiac anatomy and physiology.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, creates peace of mind for you and your family.

Schedule

4 x 10 shift