MRI Technologist, Inpatient

Job Description - MRI Technologist, Inpatient, 10K Bonus (925134)

Job Description

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals.

Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

Works under minimal supervision with the physicians to perform MRI imaging exams, exam protocols, accreditation, operations, and facilitation of equipment maintenance.

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Licenses and Certifications
  BASIC LIFE SUPPORT certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) by first day of employment Upon Hire and
  (ARRT-MR) Magnetic Resonance Imaging American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Upon Hire or
  American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) Upon Hire

• Experience
  2 years of MRI experience

• Review physician orders for accuracy, diagnosis, sedation, and applicability to the MRI protocol. Screen patients for MRI appropriateness and review any contraindications for exams including implants, metallic devices, or other foreign objects, which would prohibit or modify the MRI exam. Discuss findings with the physicist and radiologist as applicable. If modification of a MRI protocol is necessary consult with radiologist to determine appropriate sequences, parameters, etc.
  
  Document changes as appropriate in electronic health record. Ensure other resources such as nursing have been schedule accordingly.
• Interview patient (two patient identifier), conduct patient screening and obtain medical history pertaining to procedure's clinical criteria. Explain procedure and instruct patient on necessary requirements needed to provide diagnostic images. Answer questions/screening concerning procedures and IV contrast for relevant exams. Assist the physician as needed in performing procedures. Ensure that images and records are properly completed with patient identification data and appropriate labeling.
• Utilize technical knowledge and skills to perform procedures accurately and in a timely manner in accordance with age specific criteria. Complete exam charges and image documentation in a timely manner. Administer intravenous injections of contrast material as appropriate, observe patients for adverse reactions.
• Perform MRI ensuring that patient meets safety requirements to MRI contraindications. Assist patient in dressing for exam and attend to patient's physical well-being while transporting to and from exam room and positioning for exam. Instruct/communicate with patient and/or patient's family (as appropriate) regarding the tests to be performed and evaluate the patient's ability to tolerate.
• Perform QC testing and report problems with MRI systems and workstations to the service engineer/biomed, with additional correspondence sent to the physicist and imaging leadership.
• Maintain various data sets (e.g., Baseline scans, 12 month scans, 24 month scans) and archives. Perform data calculations, scoring and statistical analyses while following established QC standards for digital images. Participate in accreditation imaging requirements.
• Perform post processing on MRI systems and remote workstations. May include, but not limited to, MIPing, MPR, 3-D rendering, qualitative and color mapping for breast imaging, ADC mapping and color mapping of diffusion scans, cardiac analysis to assess cardiac function including ejection fractions and wall thickness, spectroscopy analysis, and calculation of T1 and T2 values. Must be able to lift 40-50lbs.
• Respond to inquiries/calls/emails in a timely and professional manner. Communicate shift hand off regarding workflow issues with equipment or pending exams with oncoming staff. Engage in equitable distribution of departmental workloads.
• Actively participate in providing orientation and training for new hires and students ensuring that procedures are performed according…