MRI Tech Weekend TDA

Premium Pay for Weekend 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM

$10,000 Sign on Bonus

Lump Sum Relocation

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest 100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd. Waco, Texas 76712

Department/Unit: Radiology

Facility Information: The 260-bed hospital offers advanced medical services that include trauma and acute care, orthopedics and sports medicine, a Level III neonatal intensive care unit and the most comprehensive freestanding cancer center in the region.

Shift/Schedule: Full - Time Weekend Friday to Sunday 7AM-7:30 PM

Call Requirements: 1 week every 7 or 8 weeks. (Mon-Fri 8p-8a) (Sat & Sun 24-hour call)

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest is a full-service, fully-accredited not-for-profit hospital serving the residents of McLennan County and the surrounding Central Texas region. Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest is focused on being the best place to give and receive safe, quality, compassionate healthcare.

The 260-bed hospital offers advanced medical services that include trauma and acute care, orthopedics and sports medicine, a Level III neonatal intensive care unit and the most comprehensive freestanding cancer center in the region.

JOB SUMMARY The MRI Technologist, under general supervision of a Radiologist, performs magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures on ambulatory and hospital patients as requested by a physician or other licensed provider for the diagnosis of disease and injury in accordance with established protocols.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

• Performs high quality MRI procedures, according to exam protocol, in a timely manner.
• Maintains production and quality of imaging procedures by following established standards and procedures.
• Utilizes AIDET when communicating with patients to: identify patient service requirements, ensure correct exam is performed on the correct patient, and establish rapport with patients and others.
• Instructs and communicates with patients and their family regarding the test to be performed and assesses patient's ability to tolerate exam.
• Prepares patient and area for procedure by positioning patient, adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment into specified position and adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to safety requirements, infection-control, drug and radiation policies, protocols and techniques.
• Uses proper sterile techniques when setting up and performing invasive multimodality procedures and maintains hand hygiene requirements.
• Maintains equipment and work area to meet quality and cleanliness standards.
• Works with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal operational capabilities of equipment.
• Reports issues to management or appropriate department.
• Assists in maintaining supplies inventory.
• Ensures individuals are safe to enter the department by screening them according to approved policies and procedures.
• Obtains, verifies and maintains all relevant documentation such as requisition/chart, patient history, pregnancy status and shielding precautions taken, consent forms, policies and procedures, etc.
• Maintains medical imaging records in appropriate system and according to department policies and standards for interpretation in a timely manner.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

• Able to perform high quality MRI procedures according to exam protocol in a timely manner.
• Able to explain the procedure and put patients at ease.
• Able to provide services in a timely, accurate, and cost-efficient manner in compliance with established System and regulatory standards, policies and procedures.
• Able to perform tasks independently without need for routine oversight.
• Able to maintain a calm and helpful attitude, even under times of stress, and take appropriate and reasonable steps to resolve issues.
• Able to effectively administer first aid and use emergency cart.
• Able to ensure customer satisfaction by limiting wait times, providing courteous service, remaining professional, reviewing patient satisfaction scores and developing action plans when required.
• Demonstrates and maintains current knowledge, continued education and skills appropriate care for the following age groups (specific to department): newborn, pediatric, young adult, adult and geriatric.
• Able to serve as preceptor by providing quality training to new team members and on new services and initiatives.
• Able to take call, if required.

BENEFITS

Our competitive benefits package includes the following - Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits - 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% - Tuition Reimbursement - PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent

EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer. American Reg MRI Tech (ARMRIT), ARRT-MR Magnetic Res Imaging (ARRT-MR), ARRT-R Radiography (ARRT-R): Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Magnetic Resonance Imaging ARRT(MR) or Radiography ARRT(R) or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (ARMRIT).