Radiology (MRI) Technician

Description
Radiology candidates who accept a part-time or full-time position with University Hospitals are eligible for:
Competitive hourly rate
Enhanced PTO for candidates with 5 years of relevant work experience
Sign-on bonus ($10,000 for full-time or $5,000 for part-time).
Tuition reimbursement after six months
Career Ladder Progression
A career as a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technologist is exciting for those who are passionate about health care, patient comfort and saving lives. As a technologist, you are asked to operate MRI scanners and to ensure that the procedure produces quality images and information for the health care professional to make an accurate diagnosis. You have the chance to work and interact directly with patients as you ensure that they are comfortable and calm. Utilize your medical knowledge by interviewing patients, explaining the procedure and placing the patient in the appropriate spot on the table. Technologists are also organized, detail-oriented people who are familiar with the anatomical area that is being scanned and the patients history. Develop relationships with patients as you help diagnose their condition as an MRI technologist.
A Brief Overview
Performs MRI scans at the direction of physician protocol. Provides compassionate age-specific care to patients from neonates through geriatrics.
What You Will Do
Performs MRI scans as directed by radiologist
Patient care during visit to MRI
Answers phones and arranges schedule for in-patient request
Assures a safe and clean environment
Maintains knowledge of technical skills
Initiates and maintains positive relationships with patients/customers and coworkers
Takes responsibility for self-development and supports a learning environment
Displays commitment to the mission of the hospital and its values
Demonstrates successful technical/patient skills by efficiently implementing special procedure technology in the MR area
Uses administrative skills to contribute to the successful operation of the department
Collaborates effectively and in a timely manner with co-workers and clinical staff
Provides age-specific care to patients from neonates through geriatrics.
Additional Responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
Equal Opportunity Employer — minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity