MRI Technologist PRN

Job Opportunity At Palestine Regional Medical CenterJoin Palestine Regional Medical Center in Palestine, TX, a 150-bed hospital that has recently earned the prestigious Leapfrog "A" Safety Grade, the Platinum Award for quality from parent-company ScionHealth, and certification as a Chest Pain Center and Level IV Trauma facility. Palestine Regional provides a range of comprehensive care, including the latest in diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative services, both on an inpatient and outpatient basis. Palestine Regional is an integral part of the local community, giving you the chance to grow your career while making a real impact close to home.Job SummaryPerforms magnetic resonance imaging in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.Essential FunctionsReceive, relay and document verbal, facsimile, electronic and/or telephone orders in the patient's chart as permitted by state and company policiesProvide education and prepare patients for proceduresSelect the appropriate protocol and optimize technical factors while maximizing patient safetyApply principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient, self and othersApply three basic principles of radiation safety: time, distance and shieldingObserve patient and machine during procedure and report any unexpected outcomesClean and disinfect x-ray room and equipment as per infection control policyEvaluate images for proper positioning and determine if additional images will improve the procedure or treatment outcomeEvaluate images for technical quality and ensure proper identification is recordedCorroborate a patient's clinical history with the procedure and ensure information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitionerPostprocess images and dataVerify archival storage of exam dataAssist in maintaining medical records while respecting confidentiality and established policyIdentify and respond to emergency situationsFollow process for managing equipment and physical environment to ensure a safe working environmentCommunicate issues, concerns, and opportunities for improvement to immediate supervisor routinelyWork cooperatively as a team member with co-workers in all departments of the hospitalApply principles of patient safety during all aspects of patient careProvide optimal patient careKnowledge/Skills/Abilities/ExpectationsApproximate percent of time required to travel 0%Must read, write and speak fluent EnglishMust have good and regular attendancePerforms other related duties as assignedQualificationsEducationGraduated 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-graduationLicenses/CertificationsThe American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registrationCurrent BLS certificationState certifications/licensure as required by the state of practiceExperienceOne year experience in diagnostic imaging preferred