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Texas Health Resources MRI Radiographer in Arlington, Texas
MRI Radiographer PRN
Are you looking for a rewarding career with potential for growth? We’re looking for qualified MRI Radiographer’s like you to join our Texas Health family.
Position Highlights
Work location: Texas Health Arlington Memorial: 800 W. Randol Mill Road Arlington, TX 76012
Work environment: Radiology MRI
Work hours: PRN (As Needed) Rotating Shift
Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital, a 369-bed acute-care, full-service medical center has been serving Arlington and the surrounding communities since 1958. Hospital services include comprehensive cardiac care, women’s services, neurosciences, cancer services, orthopedics, emergency services and an advanced imaging center. Texas Health Arlington Memorial has over 1,600 employees, 250 volunteers and 630 physicians on its medical staff. We invite you to join us in furthering your career and our accomplishments and philosophy of excellence. For more information, visit TexasHealth.org/Arlington.
Qualifications
Education
Other Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology required Or
Associate's Degree preferred
Other - CLIAFE Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency required
Experience
1 year medical imaging experience required and
1 year MRI experience preferred
Licenses and Certifications
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required And
ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists MR upon hire required Or
ARMRIT - American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists upon hire required Or
ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists R upon hire required Or
ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists CT upon hire required Or
ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists N upon hire required Or
NMTCB - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board CNMT upon hire required And
CMRT - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist if ARRT(R), (CT), (N) or CNMT upon hire required And
ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists MR if ARRT(R), (CT), (N) or CNMT 12 months required Or
ARMRIT - American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists if ARRT(R), (CT), (N) or CNMT 12 months required
Position Responsibilities
In addition to the required qualifications, a successful MRI Radiographer will
Imaging Procedures, Quality and Processing
Explains procedures to patient or guardian / family member if applicable prior to exam
Positions patient to correct anatomical area of interest
Performs complex procedures including age related criteria and developmental considerations
Adjusts technique parameters appropriately for age related factors
Assists radiologist with complex and invasive procedures using aseptic technique
Patient Care
Uses multidisciplinary, team oriented actions
Assesses and recognizes the patient's emotional, physical, developmental, cognitive and psychosocial conditions
Prepares room for examination (i.e. suction, oxygen, supplies)
Checks physician orders and exam requisitions using time-out procedures
Greets and acknowledges patient, using two forms of ID
Equipment Operation and Maintenance
Adjusts technical factors
Operates, cares for and maintains equipment
Applies knowledge of physics and accessories
Troubleshoots and properly documents equipment malfunction
Maintains equipment and room to sanitary standards between patients (injectors, table tops, floors)
Professional Accountability and Partnership
Maintains and enhances technical skills and technology advancement
Attends departmental continuing education, meetings, and checks email in a timely manner
Identifies, troubleshoots and initiates quality improvement
Manages time and re-prioritizes as necessary
Performs any assignment deemed necessary by supervisor
Why Texas Health
As a Texas Health MRI Radiographer, you’ll enjoy top-notch benefits including 401(k) Plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more.
At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture make Texas Health a great place to work.
Here are a few of our recent awards:
2021 FORTUNE Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” (7th year in a row)
Becker's Healthcare "150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare" (4 years running)
“America’s Best Employers for Diversity” list by Forbes
A “100 Best Workplaces for Millennials" by Fortune and Great Place to Work®
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