PRN MRI Technologist

Requirements:

• Texas Medical Board + ARRT and/or ARMRIT certifications.

• 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.

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