MRI Tech PRN

Texas Health•Fort Worth, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for qualified MRI Techs to join our Texas Health family. This position is located at Texas Health Southwest, a 262-bed, full-service hospital serving southwest Fort Worth since 1987. The hospital offers surgical and imaging services, a 24-hour emergency department, orthopedics and sports therapy, and adult critical care. Texas Health Southwest is Magnet-designated, a designated UnitedHealth Premium Surgical Spine specialty center, and has earned Quality Respiratory Care Recognition from the AARC. As part of the Texas Health family, we employ over 24,000 employees and are among the area's top five largest employers.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology required Or Associate's Degree preferred
Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency required
1 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
CMRT - Certified 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 12 months required Or ARMRIT - American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists if ARRT(R), (CT), (N) or CNMT 12 months required

Nice To Haves

1 year 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
Uses multidisciplinary, team oriented actions
Assesses and recognizes the patient's emotional, physical, developmental, cognitive and psychosocial conditions
Prepares room for examination (i.e. suction, oxygen, supplies)
Checks physician orders and exam requisitions using time-out procedures
Greets and acknowledges patient, using two forms of ID
Adjusts technical factors
Operates, cares for and maintains equipment
Applies knowledge of physics and accessories
Troubleshoots and properly documents equipment malfunction
Maintains equipment and room to sanitary standards between patients (injectors, table tops, floors)
Maintains and enhances technical skills and technology advancement
Attends departmental continuing education, meetings, and checks email in a timely manner
Identifies, troubleshoots and initiates quality improvement
Manages time and re-prioritizes as necessary
Performs any assignment deemed necessary by supervisor