Cardiac MRI Technologist II

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.

Responsibilities

Completes a variety of routine to complex diagnostic cardiovascular procedures including high-difficulty Cardiovascular MRI exams; Mentors CMRI Technologist I's, Fellows/observers and students; Performs high quality clinical and research Cardiac MRI exams, differentiating protocols and sequences as needed; Ensures proper review of patient medical information and performs diagnostic studies according to specified protocols; Performs post processing and enters data into report documentation; Provides direct assistance to physicians during clinical and research procedures, including sterile technique; Follows imaging and MRI safety standards and uses patient protective gear and immobilization; Maintains sterile and aseptic techniques and infection control compliance; Identifies opportunities for corrective action and process improvement; Ensures imaging equipment has QC performed and is in safe working order; Reports malfunctions and near misses; Provides accurate and complete documentation and enters charges at time of service; Participates in departmental projects, shared governance and research projects as assigned; Takes the lead in teaching and training others

Requirements

Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s); Three years MRI experience with one year specifically in cardiovascular imaging (or HM CMRI Technologist with two years imaging experience, one year as CMRI with HM); Required license or certification: ARRT RT(MR), ARMRIT, ARDMS and ARMRIT, or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) certification; BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA); Ability to work independently and handle challenging diagnostic procedures and patient care situations; Advanced computer knowledge (Hospital Information Systems, office software, reporting/processing systems); Strong interpersonal and team player skills; Ability to adapt to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision; Sufficient proficiency in English (speaking, reading, writing); Strong understanding of the cardiovascular system, anatomy/physiology and associated pathologies; Ability to recognize pathologies in scans and communicate with CMRI Fellow and/or Attending; Knowledge of cardiac rhythms and required sequence modifications; Ability to scan on different software platforms to establish research protocols; Ability to independently post process and establish measurements for physician readings

Nice to have

Ability to work independently exercising sound judgment on challenging procedures; Participation in research projects and activities; Mentoring CMRI Technologist I's and students