MRI Technologist

Outpatient imaging center with 3 locations (Clear Lake, Pasadena, Scarsdale) has full-time Day Shift MRI Tech position available.

Location: Houston, TX

Hours: Day (7am-3pm)

Pay: Depending on Experience

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform MRI procedures on patients: Prepares patients for MRI exams, explains procedure, administers contrast, when necessary, positions patients for the MRI scanner, selects appropriate scanning techniques and ensures technical quality of the scan.
• Encourage patients to comply with difficult techniques and empathize, counsel, and reassure patients who are nervous and apprehensive.
• Use magnet safety practices and screen all patients and employees who enter magnet areas.
• Work with department information system and PACS system.
• Able to work independently and adapt to dynamic work volumes.
• It is expected that all duties and responsibilities of this position be carried out in a manner that reflects the values of Gulf Coast MRI & Diagnostic.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma /GED
• Graduate of a two-year radiological technology program. Need to have Certificate, AAS, BS or MS in Radiologic Technology, etc.
• Licensed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT)
• CPR/BLS certification through either the Red Cross or the American Heart Association
• Minimum of one-year experience as a registered Radiologic technologist or a modality in the radiology field. Previous MRI experience is preferred
• Requires a moderate amount of physical activity working with equipment and maneuvering patients
• The ideal candidate is a fast learner with a demonstrated ability to work at fast pace.
• Flexibility in scheduling
• Willingness to work another clinic if needed

Benefits:

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Company provided life insurance
• Voluntary benefits: short- and long-term disability, accident, critical illness, additional life insurance
• Vacation – Receive 1 week (40 hours) after 6 months; 2 weeks (80 hours) after 1 year
• Sick – Starts to accrue after 6 months and eligible to take after 6 months
• Not required to be on call