MRI Technologist (PRN)

Description White 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. We specialize in a wide range of services including comprehensive medical/surgical care, bariatric, cardiology, outpatient and emergency medicine.

Our mission is to deliver exceptional healthcare with compassion and excellence. White Rock Medical Center is seeking compassionate, care-minded individuals to join our company and make a difference. As a member of the White Rock Medical Center team, you can advance your skills while working in a supportive and patient focused environment.

Job Summary

The MRI Technician (PRN) performs a variety of technical procedures, manipulating radio frequency signals within a magnetic field for the purpose of demonstrating cross-sectional anatomy and to detect pathology. This person functions using independent judgment, initiative and ingenuity when performing technical procedures.

Essential Functions

• 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.

Requirements

Good knowledge of all aspect of MRI procedures and protocols, good patient skills, and good communication Education: Graduate of a 2-year accredited school of Radiology. License/Certifications ARRT in MRI (R) and MRT with State of TX. AHA BLS