Job Description

One of the largest healthcare systems in Texas is seeking an experienced MRI Tech to join their team in the Temple, Texas area.

Shift: Weekends, Second Shift (3 - 12 hr shifts)

Sign-On Bonus: $10,000

 

The MRI Technologist, under general supervision of a Radiologist, performs magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures on ambulatory and hospital patients as requested by a physician or other licensed provider for the diagnosis of disease and injury in accordance with established protocols.

Essential Job Functions:

• Performs high quality MRI procedures, according to exam protocol, in a timely manner. Maintains production and quality of imaging procedures by following established standards and procedures.
• Utilizes AIDET when communicating with patients to: identify patient service requirements, ensure correct exam is performed on the correct patient, and establish rapport with patients and others. Instructs and communicates with patients and their family regarding the test to be performed and assesses patient's ability to tolerate exam.
• Prepares patient and area for procedure by positioning patient, adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment into specified position and adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to safety requirements, infection-control, drug and radiation policies, protocols and techniques. Uses proper sterile techniques when setting up and performing invasive multimodality procedures and maintains hand hygiene requirements.
• Maintains equipment and work area to meet quality and cleanliness standards. Works with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal operational capabilities of equipment. Reports issues to management or 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 such as requisition/chart, patient history, pregnancy status and shielding precautions taken, consent forms, policies and procedures, etc
• Maintains medical imaging records in appropriate system and according to department policies and standards for interpretation in a timely manner.

 

Benefits:

• Our competitive benefits package empowers you to live well and provides:
• Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits
• Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%
• Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more
• Immediate access to time off benefits
• Flexible work scheduling
• Career advancement/ Leadership opportunities
• Relocation assistance
• Enhanced shift differential pay
• Tuition: Fully funded bachelor’s and master’s degrees
• Competitive Wages and Incentives
• Cross-training across modalities

 

Community:

• No state income tax!
• Just minutes to ultra-hip Austin and a short drive to other major metros, Temple, is one of the best places to live in Texas.
• Temple, Texas exudes the perks of a family-friendly town and big city convenience – all without the big-time price tag, making it one of the most affordable cities in the Lone Star State.
• From young professionals looking to kick start their careers at Fortune 500 companies to retirees and any Texans in between, Temple has something for everyone.
• Named one of the fastest growing cities, the Killeen –Temple metropolitan area, it is the perfect hub for those in search for a small town feel, but with a booming job market, affordable real estate, and countless other perks.

 

Qualifications:

- H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
- Less than 1 Year of Experience Minimum

Certification/Licensure Required:
American Reg MRI Tech (ARMRIT), ARRT-MR Magnetic Res Imaging (ARRT-MR), ARRT-R Radiography (ARRT-R)

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)

Job Tags

Live in, Immediate start, Relocation package, Flexible hours, Shift work, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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