MRI Technologist
Harker Heights, TX 
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Posted 26 days ago
Job Description
Overview

You may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $7,500.

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, MRI Technologist in Harker Heights, TX.

Fulfilling your purpose begins here:

People First, Always. Here's how we take care of our people:

  • Medical, vision, dental health insurance, health savings account / flexible spending, competitive pay, paid time off, 401k retirement plan with company match, employee assistance program and more.

Your team is bigger than your department:

  • Seton Medical Center Harker Heights is an 83-bed acute care hospital offering services such as Cardiology, Emergency Services and a Level IV Trauma Designated ER, General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Total Joint Replacement, Gastroenterology, Diagnostic Services and more.
  • We believe healthcare is a team sport and every player has something to contribute. We show compassion, celebrate differences and treat one another with respect.

Responsibilities

  • Adheres to MRI safety rules ensuring the safety of patients, visitors and staff members.
  • Explains MRI procedure to the patient and/or family member in a thorough and professional manner.
  • Performs MRI procedures ascertaining appropriate imaging parameters are utilized, providing physician with a quality diagnostic procedure.
  • Enters and retrieves patient information from the Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS) and Hospital Information System (HIS) in a proficient manner.
  • Provides minimal nursing care to patient, ascertaining the patient is comfortable in the department. Seeks additional nursing or physician assistance when necessary.
  • Transports patients to and from Imaging Services ascertaining that the patient is relocated without injury or incident.
  • Orders supplies for the division, ensuring that patient care is not interrupted.
  • Prepares and maintains department paperwork, verifying accuracy of information.
  • Ascertains that the delivery of patient care and billing are compliant with the accrediting and regulatory agencies.
  • Ascertains that patient charges are entered correctly.
  • Releases patient information in accordance with policies and procedures and accrediting and regulatory agencies.
  • Answers telephones in a courteous and professional manner within three (3) rings.
  • Schedules patient examinations according to departmental procedures.
  • Maintains MRI procedure rooms and work area in a clean and organized manner.
  • Maintains effective communication with medical staff, administrative staff, nursing staff and other team members.
  • Assists the organization in incorporating the guiding principles into its radiology practice.
  • Ascertains the delivery of patient care is provided in a personalized, professional and quality manner.
  • Ascertains that Joint Commission, local, state and federal accrediting and licensing bodies' requirements are met.
  • Ascertains that the delivery of patient care is compliant with the accrediting and regulatory agencies.
  • Assists in the Quality Assurance / Improvement Program of Imaging Services.
  • Performs quality control on equipment and notifies management immediately of any potential malfunction or hazard of equipment.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Registered or registry eligible by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) or through American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (ARMRIT)
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association

Preferred Job Requirements:

  • Previous employment as a MRI Technologist

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
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