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Woodland Heights Medical Center · 4 weeks ago

MRI Tech

Lufkin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

Woodland Heights Medical Center is seeking an MRI Technologist I to perform routine magnetic resonance imaging procedures. This role involves ensuring patient safety, producing high-quality images, and maintaining compliance with safety standards while providing excellent patient care.

Hospital & Health Care

Responsibilities

Performs MRI procedures according to physician orders and departmental protocols, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images

Reviews MRI patient questionnaires and patient histories to identify potential contraindications such as implants or foreign bodies, ensuring safety during scans

Operates MRI and processing equipment proficiently, adhering to established safety guidelines and protocols

Educates and prepares patients for MRI exams, addressing questions and alleviating concerns to ensure patient understanding and comfort

Ensures compliance with MRI safety standards, including maintaining MRI safety zones and verifying patient and staff readiness before entering scan areas

Documents and correlates clinical history with exam findings, ensuring accurate and complete information is available for the radiologist

Maintains inventory of MRI supplies and equipment, ensuring availability and sterility as required

Verifies physician orders and patient identification prior to starting procedures to ensure accuracy and adherence to hospital protocols

Collaborates with radiologists, physicians, and healthcare team members to ensure optimal imaging results and patient outcomes

Monitors and maintains MRI equipment functionality, reporting issues promptly to appropriate personnel

Provides instructions and support to patients during and after exams to promote understanding and satisfaction

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standards

Qualification

MRI principlesOperating MRI equipmentARRT certificationARMRIT certificationPatient careCommunication skillsBasic computer skillsBCLS certificationDetail-oriented