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Houston Methodist · 18 hours ago

MRI Technologist II - Part Time Weekends

Houston, TX

Part-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital is seeking an MRI Technologist II to perform a variety of routine to complex diagnostic MRI procedures. This role involves mentoring other technologists and ensuring optimal patient care while adhering to safety standards and guidelines.

Health CareMedical

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results

Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner

Guides and mentors MRI Technologist I and students to help build confidence in skills, knowledge and abilities

Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards department goals for retention and employee engagement

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

Performs diagnostic MRI procedures to include common and special MRI exams

Proactively assesses, identifies and responds to the needs of the patient for adjustment or intervention to optimize patient care, image quality and patient experience

This includes: positioning, physiology, procedure preparation, and technical factors

Modifies technical factors to achieve desired imaging results and recognizes complications and limitations associated with certain procedures

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

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

Complies with job role, department and hospital safety standards, practices and policies

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

Assists with implementation and education of department based safety initiatives and standards of practice

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

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

Qualification

MRI proceduresBLS certificationARRT-MR certificationPatient careCritical thinkingComputer knowledgeCommunication skillsTeam player

Required

Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section

Three years' experience as a MRI Technologist

BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA)

Must have one of the following: ARRT-MR - Radiologic Technologist - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (ARRT), ARMRIT - Registered Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist, CMRT - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist - State Licensure

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 regard 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. Demonstrates sound judgment and executes above average clinical skills

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

Company

Houston Methodist

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Houston Methodist is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers.

Founded in 1919

Houston, Texas, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.houstonmethodist.org/

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