PRN MRI Technologist

North Star Diagnostic Imaging • Plano, TX

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About The Position

Job Purpose: Performs and assists with high quality diagnostic MRI procedures, focusing on patient care and education.

Requirements

• Texas Medical Board + ARRT and/or ARMRIT certifications
• Skills and Qualifications: Use of Medical Technologies Performing Diagnostic Procedures Informing Others Quality Focus Planning Technical Understanding People Skills Dependability Creating a Safe, Effective Environment Radiologic Technology Analyzing Information
• Required Education: MRI certified

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality diagnostic MRI imaging
• Identifies patient service requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand service requirements.
• Ensures operation of radiology equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of treatment; answering questions.
• Prepares patient for radiological procedure by positioning patient; adjusting immobilization devices; moving equipment into specified position; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
• Minimizes radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols; following drug protocols in case of reactions to drugs, such as contrast media, administering first aid, and using the emergency cart.
• Maintains production and quality of radiographs by following established standards and procedures; developing radiographs; observing radiographic results; making necessary adjustments.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees