Day MRI Tech
Houston, TX
Houston, TX 77058
$38 an hour
Description
Outpatient imaging center with 3 locations (Clear Lake, Pasadena, Scarsdale) has full-time Day Shift MRI Tech position available.
Location: Houston, TX
Hours: Day (7am-3pm)
Duties Responsibilities:
Perform MRI procedures on patients: Prepares patients for MRI exams, explains procedure, administers contrast, when necessary, positions patients for the MRI scanner, selects appropriate scanning techniques and ensures technical quality of the scan.
Encourage patients to comply with difficult techniques and empathize, counsel, and reassure patients who are nervous and apprehensive.
Use magnet safety practices and screen all patients and employees who enter magnet areas.
Work with department information system and PACS system.
Able to work independently and adapt to dynamic work volumes.
It is expected that all duties and responsibilities of this position be carried out in a manner that reflects the values of Gulf Coast MRI Diagnostic.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma /GED
Graduate of a two-year radiological technology program. Need to have Certificate, AAS, BS or MS in Radiologic Technology, etc.
Licensed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT)
CPR/BLS certification through either the Red Cross or the American Heart Association
M inimum of one-year experience as a registered Radiologic technologist or a modality in the radiology field. Previous MRI experience is preferred
Requires a moderate amount of physical activity working with equipment and maneuvering patients
The ideal candidate is a fast learner with a demonstrated ability to work at fast pace.
Flexibility in scheduling
Willingness to work another clinic if needed
Benefits:
Health, dental and vision insurance
Company provided life insurance
Voluntary benefits: short- and long-term disability, accident, critical illness, additional life insurance
Vacation – Receive 1 week (40 hours) after 6 months; 2 weeks (80 hours) after 1 year
Sick – Starts to accrue after 6 months and eligible to take after 6 months
Not required to be on call