Texas Health Arlington Memorial seeks to hire a MRI Radiographer to work a PRN (as needed) position.

The address is 800 West Randol Mill Road Arlington, TX 76012

Salary range is Min. $31.76/hr to Max. $46.54/hr – based on relevant experience

Work Schedule:

• PRN variable shift, flexible as needed and on call. Must be able to arrive work within 30 minutes of call

Job Description

• Imaging Procedures, Quality and Processing

1. Explains procedures to patient or guardian / family member if applicable prior to exam

2. Positions patient to correct anatomical area of interest

3. Performs complex procedures including age related criteria and developmental considerations

4. Adjusts technique parameters appropriately for age related factors

5. Assists radiologist with complex and invasive procedures using aseptic technique

6. Maintains attention to details

7. Processes and manipulates images, analyzes image quality, troubleshoots, makes technique adjustments or repeat procedures as needed

8. Utilizes proper downtime procedures for PACS and HIS / RIS

9. Correctly sends and transfers images to PACS

10. Prints laser images from modality or PACS

11. Coordinates with Centralized Scheduling and other modalities

• Patient Care

1. Uses multidisciplinary, team oriented actions

2. Assesses and recognizes the patient’s emotional, physical, developmental, cognitive and psychosocial conditions

3. Prepares room for examination (i.e. suction, oxygen, supplies)

4. Checks physician orders and exam requisitions using time-out procedures

5. Greets and acknowledges patient, using two forms of ID

6. Obtains patient history

7. Handles patients with IVs, oxygen, chest tubes or other devices, and monitor patient during imaging

8. Demonstrates knowledge of emergency drugs and equipment

9. Uses proper body mechanics when assisting patient

10. Administers contrast media and other medications in accordance with medication administration guidelines

11. Processes patient information, displays proper phone etiquette and transports patients as needed

12. Communicates respectfully with co-workers and other departments

• Equipment Operation and Maintenance

1. Adjusts technical factors

2. Operates, cares for and maintains equipment

3. Applies knowledge of physics and accessories

4. Troubleshoots and properly documents equipment malfunction

5. Maintains equipment and room to sanitary standards between patients (injectors, table tops, floors)

6. Stocks supplies daily

7. Exchanges and maintenance of film badges within designated time frames

8. Demonstrates the knowledge and understanding of quality control and regulatory standards

9. Productive during periods of decreased work flow

• Professional Accountability and Partnership

1. Maintains and enhances technical skills and technology advancement

2. Attends departmental continuing education, meetings, and checks email in a timely manner

3. Identifies, troubleshoots and initiates quality improvement

4. Manages time and re-prioritizes as necessary

5. Performs any assignment deemed necessary by supervisor

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology is required OR Associate’s Degree is preferred

• 1 year of radiologic technologist experience is required

• 1 year of MRI experience is preferred

• ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists R is required upon hire

AND

ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists MR registry is required within 12 months of hire

AND

CMRT - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist Either by the THH or TMB is required upon hire

• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support is required within 30 days of hire

Skills

• Communication, computer, venipuncture

Why Texas Health Resources?

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.

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