Baylor University Medical Center
MRI Technologist
The MRI Technologist, supervised by a Radiologist, performs MRI procedures on patients. These are requested by a physician or licensed provider for diagnosing disease and injury, following established protocols. The essential functions of the role include: Performing high-quality MRI procedures according to exam protocol in a timely manner. Maintains production and quality of imaging by following established standards and procedures. Utilizing AIDET to communicate with patients. Identifies patient service needs, ensures the correct exam is performed on the correct patient, and establishes rapport with patients and others. Instructs and communicates with patients and their family about the test to be performed. Assesses the patient's ability to tolerate the exam. Preparing the patient and area for the procedure by positioning the patient, adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment into position, and adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors. Protecting patients and employees by following safety, infection-control, drug, and radiation policies. Uses proper sterile techniques for invasive procedures and maintains hand hygiene. Maintaining equipment and work area to meet quality and cleanliness standards. Works with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal equipment operation. Reports issues to management or the appropriate department. Assists in maintaining supplies inventory. Ensuring people are safe to enter the department by screening them according to approved policies and procedures. Obtaining, verifying, and maintaining all relevant documentation. This includes requisition/chart, patient history, pregnancy status, shielding precautions, consent forms, policies, and procedures. Maintaining medical imaging records in appropriate system and according to department policies and standards for interpretation in a timely manner. Key success factors include: Able to perform high quality MRI procedures according to exam protocol in a timely manner. Able to explain the procedure and put patients at ease. Provide services promptly, accurately, and cost-efficiently, following System and regulatory standards, policies, and procedures. Able to perform tasks autonomously without need for routine oversight. Able to stay calm and helpful during stress and take reasonable steps to resolve issues. Able to effectively administer first aid and use emergency cart. Ensure customer satisfaction by limiting wait times and providing courteous service. Remain professional, review patient satisfaction scores, and develop action plans when needed. Demonstrates and maintains current knowledge, education, and skills for appropriate care of newborns, pediatric, young adults, adults, and geriatrics. Able to serve as preceptor by providing quality training to new team members and on new services and initiatives. Able to take call, if required. Qualifications include: EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - American Reg MRI Tech (ARMRIT), ARRT-MR Magnetic Res Imaging (ARRT-MR), ARRT-R Radiography (ARRT-R): Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Magnetic Resonance Imaging ARRT(MR) or Radiography ARRT(R) or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (ARMRIT).
The MRI Technologist, supervised by a Radiologist, performs MRI procedures on patients. These are requested by a physician or licensed provider for diagnosing disease and injury, following established protocols. The essential functions of the role include: Performing high-quality MRI procedures according to exam protocol in a timely manner. Maintains production and quality of imaging by following established standards and procedures. Utilizing AIDET to communicate with patients. Identifies patient service needs, ensures the correct exam is performed on the correct patient, and establishes rapport with patients and others. Instructs and communicates with patients and their family about the test to be performed. Assesses the patient's ability to tolerate the exam. Preparing the patient and area for the procedure by positioning the patient, adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment into position, and adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors. Protecting patients and employees by following safety, infection-control, drug, and radiation policies. Uses proper sterile techniques for invasive procedures and maintains hand hygiene. Maintaining equipment and work area to meet quality and cleanliness standards. Works with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal equipment operation. Reports issues to management or the appropriate department. Assists in maintaining supplies inventory. Ensuring people are safe to enter the department by screening them according to approved policies and procedures. Obtaining, verifying, and maintaining all relevant documentation. This includes requisition/chart, patient history, pregnancy status, shielding precautions, consent forms, policies, and procedures. Maintaining medical imaging records in appropriate system and according to department policies and standards for interpretation in a timely manner. Key success factors include: Able to perform high quality MRI procedures according to exam protocol in a timely manner. Able to explain the procedure and put patients at ease. Provide services promptly, accurately, and cost-efficiently, following System and regulatory standards, policies, and procedures. Able to perform tasks autonomously without need for routine oversight. Able to stay calm and helpful during stress and take reasonable steps to resolve issues. Able to effectively administer first aid and use emergency cart. Ensure customer satisfaction by limiting wait times and providing courteous service. Remain professional, review patient satisfaction scores, and develop action plans when needed. Demonstrates and maintains current knowledge, education, and skills for appropriate care of newborns, pediatric, young adults, adults, and geriatrics. Able to serve as preceptor by providing quality training to new team members and on new services and initiatives. Able to take call, if required. Qualifications include: EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - American Reg MRI Tech (ARMRIT), ARRT-MR Magnetic Res Imaging (ARRT-MR), ARRT-R Radiography (ARRT-R): Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Magnetic Resonance Imaging ARRT(MR) or Radiography ARRT(R) or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (ARMRIT).