Part-Time MRI Technologist (Keller/Ft Worth)

North Star Diagnostic Imaging; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading diagnostic imaging facility in Fort Worth is seeking a part-time MRI Technician. The ideal candidate will possess the necessary certifications and have a strong focus on patient care, technical skills, and the ability to operate MRI equipment effectively. Responsibilities include providing high-quality diagnostic imaging, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and educating patients about procedures. Benefits include PTO and provided scrubs.

Benefits

PTO

Scrubs provided

Qualifications

• Texas Medical Board and ARRT (MR) or board-eligible, or ARMRIT required.

Responsibilities

• Perform and assist with high-quality diagnostic MRI procedures.
• Ensure operation of equipment and comply with legal requirements.
• Prepare patients for procedures while minimizing radiation exposure.

Skills

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

Education

MRI certified

Job description

Requirements:

Texas Medical Board and ARRT (MR) or board-eligible, or ARMRIT.

Job Purpose:

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

Duties:

• 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.

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

Job Type: Part-Time

• Salary: Dependent on experience
• Required Education: MRI certified
• Required Certifications: Texas Medical Board andARRT, or ARMRIT
• Location: Grapevine, TX and Fort Worth, TX
• Hours: Fridays 8a-5p. Option tohelp with coverage on other days if needed/desired.
• Benefits:PTO, scrubs provided