Magnetic Resonance Imaging Tech

About This Role

Operating MRI scanners for diagnostic imaging is the core of this role, aiding in the diagnosis and treatment of various pathologies. This position involves direct patient interaction, ensuring their comfort and understanding of procedures, and maintaining the quality of imaging equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate a magnetic resonance scanner to obtain images for use by physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of pathologies
• Transfer, position, and instruct patients regarding the procedure
• Select appropriate imaging techniques
• Operate console and peripheral hardware
• Enter and monitor patient data
• Transfer images from disk to magnetic media to produce transparency
• Develop film in automatic processor and inspect for quality and completeness
• Perform quality assurance on magnetic resonance equipment and matrix camera
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Experience in patient care, MRI safety, and IV starts
• Knowledgeable in the operation of the power injector and contrast administration/usage, all peripheral hardware and all devices used in MRI
• Demonstrated ability to assess a situation, consider alternatives and choose an appropriate course of action
• HS Diploma or Equivalent
• One (1) year of related experience is required

Nice to have:

• Bilingual, English & Spanish

Benefits

• Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance offered free for employees, administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
• Family members can be added to the medical plan through payroll deduction
• Discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians
• $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free
• Options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for life and AD&D at group rates
• Three dental insurance plan options available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company (two PPOs and one dental HMO plan)
• Fully insured Vision Care benefits offered by Superior Vision Services (two vision plan options: standard or enhanced)
• Disability Insurance provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses
• Eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)
• TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions