MRI Technologist - Per Diem $49.25

• Quality of Care
• The technologist provides evidence-based care to prevent the development of a hospital acquired condition and hospital readmissions.
• The technologist practices standard precautions during patient contact and while handling contaminated materials.

Qualifications

Education: Graduate of Radiologic Technology Program or MRI Program Accredited through ARRT or ARMRIT

Experience

On the job training with outside didactic education i.e., Galveston College or previous MRI experience

Certification: BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Licensure

• Current registration and licensure by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) MRI Certification (MR) or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) OR
• Current registration and licensure by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and MRI certification through ARRT required within 9 months of hire

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrates ability to effectively perform advanced MRI angiography to include bilateral run-off’s and the required reformatting with additions and subtraction of raw data.
• Demonstrates understanding of and responsibility for magnetic resonance safety compliance requirements.

Preferences

Education

Education preferred from an educational institution approved by ARRT or ARMRIT.

Experience: Preferred minimum of one-year experience as an MRI technologist

Special Position Requirements

Exposure Categories

Category I

Expected duties have routine potential for exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues.

Other potential hazards

exposure to chemical, biological, and radioactive substances; possible exposure to hostile individuals.

• Work Requirements
• Able to manage technical business equipment i.e. phone, fax, computer etc.
• Able to assist with the movement/manipulation of a patient and equipment weighing up to and over 300 lbs.
• Able to care for patients with infectious diseases.
• Able to sit, stand, walk, and bend for the duration of the scheduled shift.
• Able to demonstrate concentration and visual and auditory acuity to watch monitors and follow instructions during exams.

Date Staff Position Description Created / Revised: 11/25/2024