MRI Technologist, Tyler, Full Time, Evenings

Company: UT Health East Texas
Location: Tyler
Posted on: August 5, 2022

Job Description:

Overview Advancing Healthcare Together The Future of Healthcare is in East Texas Why UT Health - East Texas? Our People. Our people truly are our greatest strength. They make a massive difference in the amazing care we provide every day. We work closely together to create a positive experience for our patients and each other. Our Purpose. We will build on your experience and provide meaningful and purposeful career growth for your future. You will have the opportunity every day to make a difference in someone's life and change the course of healthcare. Our Place. Tyler, Texas is a small town with a huge heart where you will have the privilege of caring for your neighbors. Everybody is somebody here. Representing the very best in healthcare, UT Health East Texas is comprised of 10 hospitals and more than 50 clinics across East Texas. With nearly 7,500 employees and over 1,000 licensed in-patient beds, UT Health East Texas provides healthcare services to thousands of patients annually through our hospitals, clinics, Level 1 trauma facility, air emergency fleet and EMS service in a metropolitan service area of a quarter-million people. Our UT Health Tyler hospital is seeking an experienced MRI Tech. We are looking for your experience, knowledge and patient care skills in our MRI department where you will be responsible for: What You Will Be Doing: Performs MRI procedures in order to aid in the diagnoses and treatment of disease. Performs MRI procedures on appropriate anatomical regions in accordance with accepted standards of practice and protocols of UT Health. Complete and sign Patient Screening for and explain the procedure to the patients. Maintain patientcare, comfort and safety during transport to and from the imaging table. Maintain technical competency through continued education. Administer contrast agents according to protocols. Cooperate with facility healthcare personnel and comply with facility policies and procedures. Completes requests to dispense equipment and supplies and assists in maintaining and processing patient charge records and maintaining department inventory. Maintain current licensure. Perform equipment quality checks and troubleshoot problems. Maintain a clean environment inside and outside of the MRI scan room. Complete necessary administrative tasks as necessary. Follow quality assurance guidelines. Responsibilities So what experience are we looking for in our MRI Techs? High School diploma or equivalent Completion of an AMA approved school of radiologic technology Preferred completion of a certified college MRI training program Knowledge and ability to operate all equipment and perform all MRI procedures as normally required 2 to 3 years as a diagnostic technologist Basic Life Support within 90 days of hire date Must be registered with ARRT or be registry eligible and obtain registry within 18 months of hire. Must be able to interact with patients, coworkers, and healthcare team members in an autonomous, responsible, professional and ethical manner. Qualifications BEHAVIORAL STANDARDS: Service Patient Centered Customer Service: Genuinely care about people. Cultivate a compassionate environment: Changing lives for the better together. Quality Clinical and Operational Excellence: A relentless drive to be the best. Holistic Approach: Think and act for the benefit of the whole. People Promote a collaborative environment: Build effective working relationships with others. Identify and Develop Talent: Prepare others to deliver excellence. Financial Business Acumen: Know, own and drive our business. Continually Simplify and Improve: Work to make everything as efficient as possible. Growth Foster Innovation: Seek and apply leading edge solutions. Set Clear Direction: Tell others where you are going, how to get there and why. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time while completing work on a computer Ability to lift 10 or more pounds Ability to move throughout the workplace Now that you read about what you will be doing and the experience we seek, it is time to apply and make a difference in the lives of our patients. UT Health East Texas is an equal opportunity employer (including veterans and persons with disabilities).

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