MRI Technologist
Tyler, TX
Catalytic Solutions
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

MRI Tech

Location: Tyler, Texas (Facility in Tyler) Employment Type: Travel Contract Length: 13 weeks Schedule: 5 days per week, 8 hours per day (Full Time) Reason for Opening: Backfill replacement

Role Summary

The MRI Technologist performs a wide variety of routine and advanced imaging procedures, supports other imaging technologists as needed, and helps facilitate smooth and efficient patient flow. The role includes basic MRI screening of patients and employees, basic equipment troubleshooting, participation in QA, and resolving issues related to image processing, the image archiving system, and MRI safety. The technologist must work other shifts and at other campuses as needed or required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure completed exams are scanned and stored correctly in the image archiving system.
• Follow downtime procedures and escalate problems or issues to the administrator or designee as needed.
• Troubleshoot and report equipment malfunctions to the director, manager, or biomedical personnel, and perform appropriate follow-up.
• Perform examinations and procedures as needed to assist in patient throughput within the scope of licensure, certification, and documented competencies.
• Participate in ongoing education, safety, and technical advances within scope of licensure.
• Adapt patient care methods to each patient's physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, age-specific, and developmental needs.
• Provide meaningful assistance to radiologists and referring physicians.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information and comply with policies, procedures, and standards of care.

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited radiology technology school or an accepted and approved equivalent program.
• ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• 1 year of experience as an MRI Technologist, completed within the last year.