Magnetic Resonance Imaging Tech (3855)

Company: University of Texas Medical Branch
Location: Galveston
Posted on: March 21, 2020

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY: -- To provide patient care and technical skills in the operation of a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner for diagnostic and evaluation purposes MAJOR DUTIES / CRITICAL TASKS: -- Contributes to the success of UTMB HealthCare Systems Staffing. Practices proper entries and records on Radiology Information System and Hospital Information System. Prepares patient for MRI procedure by accurately assessing patient's needs and providing patient education. (See attached age-specific addendum) Operates magnetic resonance imaging scanner for data acquisition, reconstruction of images, and documentation of images, and performs quality control measures for the purpose of ensuring optimal quality images. Prepares patients films for interpretation by radiologist. Practices accurate and timely completion of scheduled and unscheduled work to maximize productivity. Practices safety measures in MRI and Environment of Care. Participates in research projects. Instructs students on clinical MRI skills. Applies the profession's code of ethics in all aspects of practice. Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for the department. Performs other related duties as required. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: -- -- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and/or in written form. Customer service orientation and values. Ability to negotiate solutions and outcomes. Team player. Ability to maximize people and financial resources. Ability to work in partnership with management and staff. REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE: -- -- Associates degree or graduate of an accredited radiologic health science program and\or graduate of MRI training program with minimum of 500 clinical hours of MRI training.ARRT registered.Five years experience EQUIPMENT: -- -- Standard patient care supplies, MRI and other equipment, and mechanical devices. WORKING ENVIRONMENT: May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, bloodborne pathogens, ionizing & non-ionizing radiation, hazardous medications and disoriented or combative patients or others. Standard hospital environment. Some lifting, moving, and positioning of patients and equipment. May require heavy lifting, pushing or pulling in excess of fifty pounds. PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, utilize hand/ finger dexterity, and type on a computer keyboard.Specific vision abilities required by this job include regularly working on a Visual Display Terminal (VDT), close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Includes intermittent physical activity such as bending, reaching and lifting up to 10 pounds. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents in lieu of stated minimums require the prior approval of the Executive Director of Human Resources.

Keywords: University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston , Magnetic Resonance Imaging Tech (3855), Other , Galveston, Texas