10 Cardiac MRI Technologist II - FT/Days Jobs in Houston, TX
Houston Methodist is Hiring a Cardiac MRI Technologist II - FT/Days Near Houston, TX
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.
- 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 Fellows/observers, CMRI Technologist I's and students to help build confidence in skills, knowledge and abilities.
- Performs diagnostic cardiovascular procedures to include CMRI exams. Cardiac MRI creates both still and moving pictures of the heart and major blood vessels.
- Performs a variety of high quality clinical and research Cardiac MRI exams, differentiating protocols and sequences as needed for each exam.
- Ensures proper review of patient medical information, independently performs high quality diagnostic studies according to specified protocols for routine, specialty and research studies while teaching, providing care to and appropriately monitoring each patient. Performs post processing and enters data into report documentations.
- Provides direct assistance to physicians during clinical and research procedures, including assisting with sterile technique.
- Follows imaging and MRI safety standards and conducts all imaging procedures accordingly. Properly utilizes patient protective gear and immobilization during diagnostic procedures.
- Maintains proper sterile techniques for procedures, regularly practices aseptic techniques, and ensures compliance with infection control procedures. Complies with job, departmental and hospital safety standards, practices and policies.
- Identifies opportunities for corrective action and process improvement providing recommendations and contributes to meeting departmental and hospital targets for quality and safety. Reports ¿near misses¿ and inputs errors promptly into documentation system to improve processes and identify trends.
- Ensures all imaging equipment has had QC performed as required and is in safe working order prior to use. Reports any malfunctions to management and regularly practices preventive maintenance procedures; calls for service if needed.
- Provides accurate and complete documentation of patient procedures. Enters charges at the time service is delivered and ensures correct charges are entered for the procedure performed
- Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks.
- Participates in departmental projects and shared governance activities. Assumes ownership of one or more research projects as assigned.
- Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development as a technologist.
- Fosters a positive and constructive teaching environment by engaging students and co-workers in learning opportunities that are valuable and in alignment with business objectives. Takes the lead in teaching/training others.
- 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
Job Summary
Full Time
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
$80k-96k (estimate)
06/26/2024
08/24/2024
houstonmethodist.org
CYPRESS, TX
7,500 - 15,000
2010
GABRIELA NICOLA
$5B - $10B
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
