MRI Technologist Job at Odyssey Information Services, Galveston, TX

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  • Odyssey Information Services
  • Galveston, TX

Job Description

MULTIPLE OPENINGS

Schedule: Various shifts (AM, PM, Nights). Options include:

o Fri–Sun: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. or 8 p.m. – 8 a.m.

o Mon–Fri: 3 p.m. – 11 p.m.

o Other shifts may also be available and can be discussed during interviews.

The Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist I position works independently to complete a variety of routine MR procedures. This position provides direct assistance to physicians with all diagnostic and special MR procedures.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs routine MRI, MRA procedures.

• Optimizes protocols to provide better patient care, image quality and patient experience. This includes positioning, physiology, procedure preparation, and technical factors.

• Assists physicians during diagnostic or special procedures, including assisting with sterile technique.

• Follows all MR safety policy and procedures accordingly.

• Maintains proper sterile techniques for procedures.

• Reports near misses and inputs errors promptly into appropriate hospital patient safety reporting system to improve processes and identify trends.

• Performs weekly imaging equipment quality control (QC) ensuring all imaging equipment is in safe working order prior to use.

• Utilizes critical thinking skills to observe and proactively address patient reactions (i.e. medications) or potential outcomes and obtains assistance, as appropriate.

• Provides accurate and complete documentation of patient procedures. Enters charges at the time service is delivered.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, Hospital / Radiology Information Systems and Office software to maintain patient and exam documents.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Completion of MRI training program

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS

• American Heart Association (BLS)

• Must be MRI certified or MRI registry-eligible at the time of hire.

- Registry-eligible candidates are required to obtain MRI certification through the American Registry of Radiologic (ARRT) or an equivalent certifying (ex. ARMRIT) body within six (6) months of hire.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/EQUIPMENT

• Work attire is scrubs.

• Equipment you will be using: MR units of various vendors, Contrast injectors, Electronic Health Record, PACS

• Employee may be asked to travel to other local/nearby campuses.

• Employees are required to participate in call, weekend, holiday and disaster team rotations to include emergencies and severe weather.

• May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, ionizing & non-ionizing radiation, hazardous medications and disoriented or combative patients or others.

Job Tags

Work at office, Local area, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work,

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