Magnetic Resonance Imaging Tech (MRI Tech) - PRN

Texas Health Resources•Plano, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist needed for Texas Health Plano. This PRN position requires on-call and holiday availability. The Radiology Department is equipped with state-of-the-art imaging equipment and fosters a supportive, inclusive, and diverse team environment, offering great opportunities for staff to develop and expand their technical skills.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology required
One-year medical imaging experience required
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required
ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (MR) upon hire required or ARMRIT - American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists upon hire required or ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (R) upon hire required or ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (CT) upon hire required or ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (N) upon hire required or NMTCB - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board CNMT upon hire required
GMRT - General Medical Radiologic Technologist if ARRT(R), (CT), (N) or CNMT upon hire required
ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (MR) if ARRT(R), (CT), (N) or CNMT within 12 months required or ARMRIT - American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists if ARRT(R), (CT), (N) or CNMT within 12 months required

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred
Other – CLIAFE must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency required
One year of MRI experience preferred

Responsibilities

Explains procedures to patient or guardian / family member if applicable prior to exam
Positions patient to correct anatomical area of interest
Performs complex procedures including age related criteria and developmental considerations
Adjusts technique parameters appropriately for age related factors
Assists radiologist with complex and invasive procedures using aseptic technique
Maintains attention to details
Processes and manipulates images, analyzes image quality, troubleshoots, makes technique adjustments or repeat procedures as needed
Utilizes proper downtime procedures for PACS and HIS / RIS
Correctly sends and transfers images to PACS
Prints laser images from modality or PACS
Coordinates with Centralized Scheduling and other modalities