HCA Houston Healthcare ยท 1 day ago
MRI Technologist PRN
HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland is part of HCA Healthcare, the nation's leading provider of healthcare services. The MRI Technologist PRN will perform a variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgement and initiative in magnetic resonance imaging and radiographic imaging.
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Responsibilities
Knowledgeable in MRI screening and safety, biomedical implants (e.g. pacemakers, clips, ferrous foreign bodies, prior diagnostic or surgical procedures, placement of conductors, (e.g. ECG leads, coils, cables), cryogen safety, emergency procedures (e.g. quench, fire), climate control (temperature, humidity) gauss lines, magnetic shielding, RF shielding, and biological considerations (RF field, specific absorption rate (SAR), biological effects, FDA guidelines)
Demonstrates competency in date acquisition and processing
Demonstrates appropriate equipment disinfection between patients
Demonstrates proper procedure for contrast injection
Demonstrates knowledge of patient assessment, monitoring and management, vital signs, physical signs and symptoms, sedated patients, and claustrophobic patients
Demonstrates knowledge of emergency response, reactions to contrast, and cardiac/respiratory arrest
Demonstrates competency for pulse sequences, spin echo, conventional spin echo, fast spin echo (FSE) STIR, FLAIR, Gradient recall echo (GRE), echo planar imaging (EPI)
Demonstrates competency in data manipulation, k-space mapping and filling, fourier transformation 3-D post processing, maximum intensity projection (MIP), cardiac analysis
Demonstrates competency in diffusion, perfusion, spectroscopy, and MRI imaging
Demonstrates use of universal precautions and other precautions as appropriate
Qualification
Required
Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Radiological Technology and/or related field
Current ARRT(R)(MRI) or ARMRIT registry required
Current BCLS certification required
Two years Radiological Technology experience is required in this field
Benefits
Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Company
HCA Houston Healthcare
From Conroe to Texas City, HCA Houston Healthcare serves over one million patients and employs 15,000 people , including 6,900 nurses and 1,800 affiliated physicians.