Cardiac MRI Technologist II

At Houston Methodist, the Cardiac MRI (CMRI) Technologist II position is an experienced cardiac MRI technologist who completes a variety of routine to complex diagnostic cardiovascular procedures to include Cardiovascular MRI exams of high difficulty. A member of the direct patient care team, this position is fully competent in all aspects of CMRI exams and serves as a mentor to CMRI Technologist I's and students by utilizing skills and knowledge to help train and educate others.

The CMRI Technologist II position works independently exercising sound judgment and executing above average clinical skills on challenging diagnostic procedures and patient care situations. This position may actively engage in research projects and activities and provides direct assistance to physicians with all diagnostic/special procedures. The CMRI Technologist II position delivers exceptional patient care and adheres to CMRI exam standards and guidelines established by regulatory agencies to ensure optimal patient safety and customer service.

Non-exempt

• Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below

• Three years MRI experience with one year specifically in cardiovascular imaging; may consider HM CMRI Technologist with two years imaging experience of which one year as CMRI with HM

• Must have one of the following:
  American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) RT(MR) American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (ARMRIT) American Registry for Diagnostic Sonography (ARDMS and ARMRIT) Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) certification and
• BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills and competency assessments
• Ability to work independently; capable of handling challenging / difficult diagnostic procedures and patient care situations; demonstrates sound judgment and executes above average clinical skills
• Possesses advance computer knowledge, in order to operate multiple systems, which includes, Hospital Information Systems, Office software, Reporting/processing systems to maintain patient and exam documentations
• Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers. Must possess a positive attitude with the self-motivation to work efficiently and effectively with peers
• Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including, organizing work flow and actively participating in problem-solving
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
• Possesses a strong understanding of the cardiovascular system, understanding advance knowledge in anatomy/physiology and pathologies associated
• Ability to correctly recognize pathologies seen in scans and communicate with CMRI Fellow and/or Attending
• Demonstrates advance knowledge of cardiac rhythms (i.e. sinus, atrial fibrillation, tachycardia, bigeminy... etc.) and knowing what modifications to sequences are needed, in order to provide the physician with proper images
• Ability to scan on different software platforms in order to perform/establish research protocols
• Ability to independently post process and establish measurements needed for physician’s readings
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security

• Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner.
• Guides and mentors…