PRN MRI Technologist

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

Job summary

A leading diagnostic imaging company in Plano seeks an MRI Technician focusing on patient care and quality imaging. Responsibilities include performing diagnostic MRI procedures, ensuring equipment operation, and maintaining safety protocols. Required certifications include Texas Medical Board, ARRT and/or ARMRIT, emphasizing a commitment to high standards in patient care.

Qualifications

• Required certifications: Texas Medical Board, ARRT and/or ARMRIT.
• Education: MRI certified.
• Experience in performing MRI procedures with a focus on patient care.

Responsibilities

• Perform and assist with high quality diagnostic MRI procedures.
• Ensure operation and maintenance of radiology equipment.
• Document patient care services and maintain compliance with regulations.

Skills

Use of Medical Technologies

Informing Others

Quality Focus

Planning

Technical Understanding

People Skills

Creating a Safe, Effective Environment

Radiologic Technology

Analyzing Information

Education

MRI certified

Job description

Texas Medical Board + ARRT and/or ARMRIT certifications.

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
• Informing Others
• Quality Focus
• Planning
• Technical Understanding
• People Skills
• Creating a Safe, Effective Environment
• Radiologic Technology
• Analyzing Information

Job Type: PRN/Contracted

• Salary: Dependent on experience
• Required Education: MRI certified
• Required Certifications: Texas Medical Board, ARRT and/or ARMRIT
• Hours: As needed. Currently open Monday - Friday, ranging 7am/8am - 5pm.

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