MR Technologist - PRN

RAYUS Radiology•McKinney, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

RAYUS Radiology is looking for an MRI Technologist to join their team. As an MRI Technologist, you will operate your assigned scanner(s) to produce images of the patient's body for diagnostic purposes. Taking a patient-centered approach, you will provide MRI services within professional standards and with excellent customer service. You will guide patients through this sometimes-difficult process by kindly talking them through the steps and answering their questions and concerns regarding exam procedures and process. This is a per diem position working Saturdays 8:00 am - 12:00 pm at the Richardson, Plano, and McKinney centers.

Requirements

ARRT registered technologist, current and in good standing
Graduate of the American Medical Association (AMA) approved school of radiography
Licensed Radiological Technologist in the appropriate state, if applicable
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
Must have training and experience sufficient to competently perform MRI procedures independently
Certification in imaging specialty

Nice To Haves

Bilingual

Responsibilities

Screens patient before exam for any precautions or contradictions pertaining to examination, using two patient identifiers to ensure correct patient and procedure
Explains and prepares patients for MRI procedures that will be performed, explaining the procedure, positioning patients so that the parts of the body can be appropriately
Performs routine and advanced MRI procedures on designated portions of the body for use by physicians in the diagnosing and treating of patient illness and/or injury with minimal amount of supervision or repeats scanned, while providing patient support by talking to patients throughout procedure
Adjusts MRI scan parameters correctly and as needed
Maintains positive attitude and working relationships with radiologist, referring customers and other associates and peers
Follows physicians' orders precisely and conforms to safety regulations to protect yourself, your patients, and coworkers
Accurately maintains patient records within Radiology Information System (RIS)
Maintains an orderly and clean work area promoting good safety habits for patients and co-workers
Maintains ACR toolkit and accreditation requirements
Maintains equipment in good working order; cleans and disinfects equipment after each use
Ensures compliance with all HIPAA guidelines
Assists with maintaining an updated imaging protocol manual and software upgrades
Monitors medical supply inventory and requests supplies as necessary
Assists with training of new associates, providing resource and technical expertise, as applicable
Completes other tasks as assigned