Magnetic Resonance Safety Officer; MRSO

At Houston Methodist, the Magnetic Resonance Safety Officer (MRSO) contributes to the safe operation of the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Department. The MRSO is a member of the direct patient care team and is fully competent in all aspects of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) safety and exams. This position is responsible for ensuring that proper policies and procedures for day-to-day magnetic resonance (MR) safety are enforced and serves as a mentor to MRI staff and students by utilizing skills and knowledge to help train and educate others in aspects of MRI safety.

Non-exempt

• Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section.

• Three years’ experience as an MRI Technologist

• MRSO
  - Magnetic Resonance Safety Officer (ABMRS) - American Board of Magnetic Resonance Safety within 1 year and
• BLS
  - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
• Must have one of the following: ARRT-MR
  - Radiologic Technologist
  - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (ARRT) ARMRIT
  - Registered Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist CMRT
  - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist
  - State Licensure

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
• 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
• 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 basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, Hospital / Radiology Information Systems and Office software to maintain patient and exam documents.
• 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.
• Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including, organizing workflow and actively participating in problem-solving.

• 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.
• Collaborates with department leadership, MRI physicist and Medical Director to effectively implement protocols and objectives with team members that result in optimization of patient throughput specific to established MRI safety.
• Participates on relevant committees or groups responsible for the safety and welfare of personnel.
• Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards department goals for retention and employee engagement.

• Ensures that adequate written safety procedures, work instructions, emergency procedures, and operating instructions are issued and updated in consultation with Medical Resonance Medical Doctor (MRMD) and Magnetic Resonance Safety Expert (MRSE).
• Reports back to the MRMD in a timely manner on all MR identified…