White Rock Medical Center · 4 months ago
MRI Technologist (PRN)
Dallas
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelWhite Rock Medical Center is a community-based hospital located near the historic White Rock Lake community, that serves the Dallas, Garland, Mesquite and surrounding areas. The MRI Technician (PRN) performs a variety of technical procedures to demonstrate cross-sectional anatomy and detect pathology, utilizing independent judgment and technical skills. This role involves ensuring accurate patient information, producing diagnostic quality images, and maintaining patient safety and comfort during MRI procedures.
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Responsibilities
Verifies requisition, orders (initial order), patient history, consents, and verifies the correct exam is ordered. If needed verifies with Radiologist
Good working knowledge of RIS and PACS. Orders, starts, and completes exams. Charges supplies and documents medication. Sends images to PACS and reviews images
Scans all necessary paperwork prior to review in PACS
Properly assembles exam images in PACS, requisitions, and previous images before submission to Radiologist for interpretation. Has appropriate information before consulting Radiologist
Able to adapt techniques to various imaging situations
Produces diagnostic quality images. Does not turn in suboptimal images. Requests assistance when needed
Consistently positions correctly with minimal repeats
Able to get quality images in challenging situations and patients
Uses correct lifting techniques and obtains assistance when needed to prevent injuries when moving patients from/to bed, wheelchair, and imaging tables
Takes appropriate precautions to prevent patient falls or injury. Ensures that unstable patients are not left alone
Transporting patients: look for tubes, catheters, wires, restraints, IVs and other medical devices before attempting to move or transport patient. Knows hospital bed controls
Returning patients to rooms: Bed rails up, restraints in place, IV pumps plugged in, catheter bags are hung, patient is covered and nurse call button within reach
Utilizes various coils properly and selects appropriate coil for patient exam. Explains the purpose of the coil to the patient
Carefully observes contrast injections and contrast injector to prevent infiltrations and recognize reactions follows contrast dosage guidelines exactly
Understands the hospital patient restraint policy. Understands that patients may be restrained without their permission during imaging procedures to ensure patient safety and image quality
Verifies DOB, name and exam with patient
Patients are not left alone during procedure
Respects and protects the patient's privacy and dignity while undressing/dressing for procedures and by keeping them appropriately covered during procedures
Warm up equipment before use as needed. Moves portable equipment with caution to minimize damage
Carefully explains MRI procedures to gain patient confidence and cooperation and to reduce fear and claustrophobia
Keeps patient informed of progress during the procedure. Remains at the control station during the scan keeping the patient under constant observation
Wears gloves, mark, eye shield and gowns as appropriate. Disposes of sharps, body fluids, contaminated supplies, and linens according to policies and procedures
Cleans the equipment after each patient
When not in the MRI area make sure the door to the magnet is locked
Qualification
Required
Good knowledge of all aspect of MRI procedures and protocols
Good patient skills
Good communication
Graduate of a 2-year accredited school of Radiology
ARRT in MRI (R) and MRT with State of TX
AHA BLS
Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits/Company 401(k)
Employee programs and events.
Paid Time Off and 7 Company Holidays.
Employer paid life insurance.
Additional voluntary benefits such as STD, LTD, etc.
Company
White Rock Medical Center
White Rock Medical Center is a health care center that provides inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and tele-health services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Rashid Syed, MBA
Chief Operating Officer
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