MRI Tech - Irving, Texas

The US Oncology Network•Irving, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Oncology is looking for a MRI Tech to join their team at the Texas Center for Proton Therapy in Irving, Texas. This position can be hired at a level 1, 2, or Sr based on the candidate's work experience. Texas Oncology is a leading community oncology provider in the country, dedicated to making high-quality cancer care accessible. They utilize cutting-edge technology and research to deliver evidence-based care, aiming for "More breakthroughs. More victories." in their patients' fight against cancer. The company treats a significant portion of Texans diagnosed with cancer annually.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in Radiologic Technology from an accredited school.
Minimum three years experience as a MRI Technologist.
Certification as a registered radiologic technologist (ARRT) required.
Current IV and CPR certifications required.
Certification in MRI

Nice To Haves

MRI experience in an active clinical environment, complex MRI studies

Responsibilities

Perform high quality MRI exams on incoming patients.
Ensures patients are properly screened for safety concerns and/or contraindications for MRI exams. Reports concerns to the supervising radiologist and communication to the requested health care provider.
Monitor patient's wellbeing during exams; recognizes patient discomfort or medical problems and take appropriate action. Provide patient the squeeze ball (panic ball), to ensure they have complete communications with you during their exam.
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.
Shall respect a patient's right to refuse the examination.
Respond to physician questions and needs regarding patients.
Participate in projects and/or meetings, and complete other tasks as assigned by management.
Respect and work within the Business Conduct and professionalism alongside fellow technologist and other employees. Professional and technical communications skills.
Ensure proper preventive and corrective maintenance for the MRI scanning unit.
Report any patient's need of medical attention. Findings from emergency response shall be immediately reported 911 and the MR Imaging facility and or authorized representative.
Must assist in patient movement to and from the wheel chair, bed or gurney, as needed.
Shall assure that all MRI scans are performed in accordance with established protocols and only upon the order of a person who is lawfully authorized to diagnose, treat, and prescribe. Any ambiguous procedures or requisitions will be referred to the director of the MRI facility.
Teach MRI skillsets, practices and share MRI related knowledge to fellow technologist.
Must perform any cleaning duties necessary within the MRI work area to include within the MRI chambers and related scanner equipment to maintain infection control policies and procedures.
Perform automated data entry and all clerical duties related to exam/image processing, daily activities.
Performs a variety of MRI/MRA scans of the body in accordance with department protocols and supervising radiologist directions.
Administer contrast as needed, in a safe and effective manner.