MRI Technologist Nights (PRN) (12a-6a) Longview

MRI/CT Technologist

Hospitality Health ER is a freestanding ER in Longview, TX that provides personal attention to all patients with first-class care. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional hospitality and customer service to everyone that enters our facility, going above and beyond the call of duty. We encourage a strong team environment, where our staff will step up to the plate during the busiest of times and lend a hand in whatever direction is needed.

If you are looking to make a change in your career and be part of an exciting team, with endless possibilities for career growth, apply today! We are looking to fill positions immediately!

A freestanding ER in Longview, TX is seeking an MRI/CT Technologist to join their team. The MRI/CT Technologist will care for all patients including neonates, infants, children, adults, and geriatrics. The MRI/CT Technologist will strive to provide proficient, competent care while maintaining the patient's sense of comfort and dignity.

Responsibilities for the MRI/CT Technologist include:

• Operating MRI equipment to capture diagnostic images of designated portions of patient body as prescribed by physician.
• Addressing patient concerns during the procedures and explaining the MRI process to the patient in a way that is informative but also reassuring.
• Using tact, courtesy and poise when dealing with patients, keeping them calm and ensuring that they get the best care possible.
• Screening patients for MRI safety prior to procedure performance.
• Maintaining patient care, comfort, and safety during transport to and from the imaging table.
• Preparing and positioning the patient for the MRI examination.
• Obtaining the MRI data in a manner suitable for interpretation by the physician.
• Performing frequent quality control testing in accordance with the MRI manufacturer's recommendations.
• Viewing images of area being scanned to ensure quality of images.
• Administering gadolinium contrast dosage intravenously.
• Processing patient data into the computer such as patient history, anatomical area to be scanned, orientation specified, age, weight, and position of entry.
• Performing equipment quality checks and troubleshoot problems.
• Maintaining a clean environment inside and outside of the MRI scan room.
• Performing radiological procedures when not performing MRI duties.
• Cooperating with facility healthcare personnel and complying with facility policies and procedure.
• Not limited to working other modalities as needed.
• Preparing and positioning patients on the exam table appropriately and adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician.
• Moves x?ray equipment into specified position and adjust equipment controls to set exposure factors, such as time and distance, based on knowledge of radiographic exposure techniques and protocols.
• Practices radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding skills, and knowledge of applicable exposure factors, to minimize radiation to patient and staff.

Requirements and qualifications for the MRI/CT Technologist include:

• Customer service experience: demonstrated ability in customer service practice related to direct patient care in a high volume, high stress environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills, impeccable organizational skills, and time management skills.
• Meeting performance expectations and holding oneself accountable for all actions.
• Maintaining current licensure and education requirements.
• Flexibility to meet scheduling demands of department; position will require a minimum of two weekend shifts to be worked. A weekend is defined as Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
• Able to work unsupervised; willingness to take an initiative and ability to work as a team member/independently to perform job responsibilities and meet deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficient in computer applications, such an email and MS office, and office equipment.
• Demonstrated competency of position responsibilities and requirements within 90 days, as evaluated by Supervisor.
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.
• Graduate of AMA approved School of Radiological Sciences or pre?approved equivalent.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a hospital or clinical setting.
• Registered or registry eligible by the American Registry of Radiology Technology in MRI; registry must be obtained within 18 months of hire.
• Licensed by the Texas Medical Board (MRT).
• Current CPR certification.

Pay & Benefits include:

• Night shift differential
• 401K with company match
• Additional benefits for full-time employees

Hospitality Health ER is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of female, minority, disability and veterans, (M/F/D/V). Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, veteran status or any other protected status.