MRI Technologist, PRN, Rotating

Here’s What You Need

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology required
• Associates degree preferred

Experience

• 1 year medical imaging experience required
• 1 year MRI experience preferred

Licenses and Certification

• BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required and
• ARRT (MR) upon hire required Or
• ARMRIT – American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists upon hire required Or
• ARRT (R), (CT) or (N) upon hire required Or
• NMTCB – Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (CNMT) upon hire required And
• CMRT – Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist if ARRT(R), (CT), (N) or CNMT upon hire required And
• 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

What You Will Do

Imaging Procedures, Quality and Processing

• Explains procedures to patient or guardian / family member if applicable prior to exam 

• Adjusts technique parameters appropriately for age related factors 

• 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 

• Coordinates with Centralized Scheduling and other modalities 

Patient Care

• Uses multidisciplinary, team oriented actions 

•  Checks physician orders and exam requisitions using time-out procedures

• Handles patients with IVs, oxygen, chest tubes or other devices, and monitor patient during imaging

• Administers contrast media and other medications in accordance with medication administration guidelines.

•  Communicates respectfully with co-workers and other departments

Equipment Operation and Maintenance

• Adjusts technical factors 

• Maintains equipment and room to sanitary standards between patients (injectors, table tops, floors)

• Exchanges and maintenance of film badges within designated time frames

• Demonstrates the knowledge and understanding of quality control and regulatory standards

Professional Accountability and Partnership

• Maintains and enhances technical skills and technology advancement

• Attends departmental continuing education, meetings, and checks email in a timely manner

• Manages time and re-prioritizes as necessary

• Performs any assignment deemed necessary by supervisor 

 

Additional perks of being a Texas Health PRN MRI Technologist 

Opportunity to contribute to your own 401k

A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

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