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Parkview Regional Hospital · 3 months ago

MRI Technologist PRN Days

Mexia, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Parkview Regional Hospital is committed to empowering caregivers and valuing patient care. They are seeking an MRI Technologist who will perform magnetic resonance imaging while ensuring patient safety and adhering to best practices in imaging procedures.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

MRI ImagingARRT RegistrationBLS CertificationRadiation SafetyPatient CareDiagnostic Imaging ExperienceFluent EnglishTeam Collaboration

Required

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

The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration

Current BLS certification

State certifications/licensure as required by the state of practice

Must read, write and speak fluent English

Must have good and regular attendance