Lead MRI Technologist - Kelsey-Seybold Clinic - Main Campus

Join Kelsey-Seybold Clinic

Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation's leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care. As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties. Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Performs diagnostic MRI exams according to policies, procedures, and protocols of the KSC Medical Imaging department.
• Participates in Technical Quality Control measures.
• Uses RIS system correctly and documents for the radiologist's review.
• Conscious of MRI safety measures and demonstrates competence in the selection and use of appropriate imaging coils for MRI.
• Participates in formal and in-service training programs.
• Interacts effectively with patients and coworkers.
• Gives input to Medical Imaging Supervisor concerning room and staff schedules.
• Participated in the selection of candidates for vacant MRI positions.

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of a program approved by the credentialing body for the required associated license(s)
• ARRT-MR - Radiologic Technologist - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (ARRT) - For no experience OR
• ARMRIT - Registered Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist - For no experience OR
• CMRT - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist - State Licensure - For no experience AND
• ARRT-R - Radiologic Technologist - Radiographer (ARRT) - For 6+ months of supervised MRI clinical scanning experience OR
• ARRT-N - Radiologic Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Tech (ARRT) - For 6+ months of supervised MRI clinical scanning experience OR
• ARRT-SON - Radiologic Technologist - Sonography (ARRT) - For 6+ months of supervised MRI clinical scanning experience OR
• RDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS) - For 6+ months of supervised MRI clinical scanning experience
• RDMS certified as an Ultrasound Technologist OR
• CNMT - Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMTCB) - For 6+ months of supervised MRI clinical scanning experience
• BLS certification through American Heart Association
• 5+ years of experience in MRI or 3+ years of KSC MRI experience
• Ability to use computer keyboard and grasp elements of digital image acquisition, venipuncture
• Proven excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Healthcare Related degree
• RT(R)(MR)(CT)
• Experience performing MRA, Prostate and Breast imaging
• Experience on a high field 3T magnet
• PACS and RIS experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft word and Excel
• Bi-lingual or multi-lingual

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The hourly pay for this role will range from $29 - $52 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.