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Radiology
MRI Technologist - Advanced Specialist
Austin, TX, US
We are searching for an MRI Advanced Specialist -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will use technical, leadership, educational, quality, and regulatory knowledge to organize the activities for timely and high-quality delivery of patient care during routine and complex exam completion. You will also perform exceptional quality routine and specialized MRI procedures at the request licensed independent practitioner for interpretation by radiologists. You’ll integrate scientific knowledge; technical skills, patient interaction and compassionate care resulting in diagnostic information, and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure.
Think you’ve got what it takes?
Qualifications:
• Graduate of a formal diagnostic Radiology program required
• MR-AART certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists required
• R-AART certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists preferred
• 6 years Radiology experience required
• CMRT from the Texas Medical Board preferred
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association preferred
Responsibilities:
• Supervise Routine and Specialized examinations, assigns tasks, and inspects completed work to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, local, institutional, and departmental standards, rules, and laws
• Ensure required PAR level inventory in on hand to ensure adequate stock is available to facilitate continuous exam flow
• Actively manage workflow in communication with nursing, anesthesia, and other impacted parties
• Strictly adhere to Joint Commission or other standards and initiatives and to applicable federal and state guidelines, licensures, and policies
• Document incidents, variances, unusual circumstances or patient concerns and complete Safety Scoops for variations from normal practices
• Responsible for training, and development of staff and students on all new policies, procedures, and SOPs
• Ensure clinical research patients are treated with same procedural respect and standards as clinical procedures
• Greet all patients, visitors, and staff in a professional, courteous and respectful manner
• Work independently and assist team in completing routine and complex portable, STAT, urgent, on-call and potentially MRI cases, while demonstrating understanding of anatomy and pathology through proper imaging techniques
• Participate and lead continuing education in-service programs and read professional publications, review procedure manuals, and attend trainings
As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards
About Texas Children’s
Texas Children’s first health care location in Austin, Texas Children’s Urgent Care West Gate, opened in March 2018, providing high quality pediatric-focused care after hours and on weekends. There are now more than 10 Texas Children’s Pediatric primary care practices in the greater Austin area bringing world-class pediatric services to children and their families. Our Specialty Care Center in Austin includes a multidisciplinary group of pediatric specialists committed to providing comprehensive care across a wide spectrum of services, including allergy and immunology, cardiology, ophthalmology, rheumatology, pulmonology, neurology, and more. Texas Children’s also plans to build a 360,000-square-foot freestanding hospital for children and women, set to open in 2024.
Our thoughtful expansion into Austin will help support a pediatric population of more than half a million and keep kids healthy and happy from birth to adulthood.
To join our community of more than 14,000 dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org. You can also learn more about our amazing culture at infinitepassion.org.
Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
