Magnetic Resonance Imaging Tech (MRI Tech) - PRN

#REF!•Plano, TX

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Tech (MRI Tech) - PRN at Texas Health Plano. This role involves explaining procedures to patients, positioning them correctly for scans, performing complex procedures with consideration for age-related factors, adjusting technique parameters, assisting radiologists, processing and manipulating images, analyzing image quality, troubleshooting, and utilizing downtime procedures for PACS and HIS/RIS. The position also involves coordinating with Centralized Scheduling and other modalities. Texas Health Plano is a 386-bed, full-service hospital serving North Texas, specializing in emergency medicine and trauma, cardiology, neurosurgery and spine, advanced orthopedics, women’s services, adult and adolescent behavioral health, an adult intensive care unit, and technologically advanced surgical services. It is a Level II Trauma Facility, the only healthcare facility in Collin County with Level IV NICU and Level IV Maternal facility designations, and has a DNV-certified Comprehensive Stroke Program. Texas Health Plano is a four-time Magnet-designated hospital.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology required or Associate degree preferred
CLIAFE must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency 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

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