MRI Specialist

We are searching for an MRI Specialist -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will perform quality routine and specialized radiographic procedures at the request licensed independent practitioner for interpretation by radiologists.   As members of the health care team, they must participate in quality improvement processes and continually assess their professional performance. Maintains a safe and hazard free environment.  They are responsible for patient care, appropriate documentation, quality control, and quality improvement, and they provide training, education and mentoring to students, technologists, nursing, residents, fellows, staff and others. 

Think you have what it takes? 

Responsibilities:

• 3yrs Radiology experience 
• Graduate of a formal diagnostic Radiology program required
• MR-AART certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists required
• R-AART preferred
• CMRT from the Texas Medical Board preferred
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association preferred

Knowledge and Skills:

• Broad knowledge of MRI physics and procedures; understanding of MRI principles that are developmentally appropriate for ages 0 – adulthood
• Operation of all required equipment including troubleshooting, when necessary, of the equipment, including automated processors, copying/digitizing film equipment, R.I.S., and PACS
• Basic Life support and medical terminology understanding is required.
• Successful demonstration of the professional fundamental competencies
• Must be articulate, courteous and supportive in dealing with patients, parents, nursing, faculty, administrative and departmental personnel so that excellent customer service and positive guest relations are achieved
• Must honor confidentiality
• Must independently scan patients by following the established protocols
• Must demonstrate excellent verbal and written skills
• Must utilize basic office equipment 
• Preferable if able to demonstrate bilingual skills

The MRI Specialist will be responsible for multiple duties including: 

• integrates scientific knowledge; technical skills, patient interaction and compassionate care resulting in diagnostic information, and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure. 
• possess, utilize, maintain, and enhance knowledge of MRI safety and protection for self, patients, and others. 
• demonstrate a detailed understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology. 
• liaison between patients, radiologist and other members of the support team.
• maintain a high degree of accuracy in positioning and exposure technique. 
• prepares, administers and document activities related to mediations in accordance with state regulations and institution policy. 
• must remain sensitive to the needs of the patient through good communication, and exceptional patient care skills. 
• must think critically, use independent, professional and ethical judgment in all aspects of their work, and they must engage in continuing education to include their area of practice to enhance patient care, public education, knowledge and technical competence.
• responsible for patient care, appropriate documentation, quality control, and quality improvement, and they provide training, education and mentoring to students, technologists, nursing, residents, fellows, staff and others

About Texas Children’s

Since 1954, Texas Children’s has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children’s hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city’s Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years. 

Texas Children’s comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Tower for pediatric research; Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children’s care for communities north of Houston; and Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin, the new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin and Central Texas families. We have also created Texas Children’s Health Plan, the nation’s first HMO focused on children; Texas Children’s Pediatrics, the largest pediatric primary care network in the country; Texas Children’s Urgent Care clinics that specialize in after-hours care tailored specifically for children; and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children’s Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation. 

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 Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.