MRI Technologist PRN Days

Parkview Regional Hospital; Loma Linda East Colonia (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkview Regional Hospital in Mexia, TX, is seeking a skilled MRI Technician to perform magnetic resonance imaging in accordance with safety standards. Responsibilities include documenting patient information, optimizing imaging protocols, and ensuring the highest level of patient care. Qualified candidates must have graduated from an approved radiologic technology program and preferably have one year of diagnostic imaging experience. Candidates must be fluent in English and possess relevant certifications. Join a team dedicated to quality healthcare!

Qualifications

• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Completion of a radiologic technology program and passing the ARRT registry required within one year.
• One year of experience in diagnostic imaging is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform magnetic resonance imaging following safety standards.
• Document patient orders and maintain confidentiality.
• Evaluate images for quality and proper positioning.
• Postprocess images and ensure data is archived.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.

Skills

Fluent English

Patient care

Radiation safety principles

Technical imaging knowledge

Education

Graduated from a Joint Review Committee of Radiologic Technology program

Tools

Medical imaging equipment

Job description

Description

Join Parkview Regional Hospital in Mexia, TX, a 49-bed, acute-care facility providing services that include medical/surgical care, rehabilitation, and emergency care. Parkview Regional keeps quality healthcare close to home, with a focus on maintaining and growing quality primary and specialty care services. At Parkview, you’ll work in a hospital empowered by system support yet rooted in community impact.

Job Summary

• Performs magnetic resonance imaging in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice

Essential Functions

• Receive, relay and document verbal, facsimile, electronic and/or telephone orders in the patient’s chart as permitted by state and company policies
• Provide education and prepare patients for procedures
• Select the appropriate protocol and optimize technical factors while maximizing patient safety
• Apply principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient, self and others
• Apply three basic principles of radiation safety: time, distance and shielding
• Observe patient and machine during procedure and report any unexpected outcomes
• Clean and disinfect x-ray room and equipment as per infection control policy
• Evaluate images for proper positioning and determine if additional images will improve the procedure or treatment outcome
• Evaluate images for technical quality and ensure proper identification is recorded
• Corroborate a patient’s clinical history with the procedure and ensure information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner
• Postprocess images and data
• Verify archival storage of exam data.
• Assist in maintaining medical records while respecting confidentiality and established policy.
• Identify and respond to emergency situations.
• Follow process for managing equipment and physical environment to ensure a safe working environment
• Communicate issues, concerns, and opportunities for improvement to immediate supervisor routinely
• Work cooperatively as a team member with co-workers in all departments of the hospital
• Apply principles of patient safety during all aspects of patient care
• Provide optimal patient care

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Approximate percent of time required to travel 0%
• Must read, write and speak fluent English
• Must have good and regular attendance
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education

• Graduated from an approved Joint Review Committee of Radiologic Technology program (JRCRTE) and is required to successfully pass the registry that is administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists within one year of post-graduation

Licenses/Certifications

• The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration
• Current BLS certification
• State certifications/licensure as required by the state of practice

Experience

• One year experience in diagnostic imaging preferred