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MRI Technologist
PRN – As Needed, Rotating
Texas Health Allen
Are you looking for a rewarding career with family-friendly hours and top-notch benefits? We are looking for a qualified MRI Technologist like you to join our Texas Health family.
Position Highlights:
  • Work location: Texas Health Allen, 1105 N. Central Expwy, Allen, Texas 75013
  • Department: Radiology MRI
  • Work hours: PRN – As Needed; Rotating weekend call along with major holidays 
At Texas Health Allen we take seriously our mission to improve the health of those in our community. We are an 88-bed, acute-care, full-service hospital serving the northern Collin County community since 2000. We provide exceptional care to Allen, Lucas, Fairview, Frisco, Plano, McKinney, Melissa, Wylie, and other surrounding cities.
If you’re looking for robotic and minimally invasive surgery, orthopedic and spine services, or comprehensive women and infant’s care, we’ve got it. Plus, we’re an Accredited Chest Pain Center and STEMI receiving facility. Our 500+ physicians’ practice in more than 25 specialties. 
And talk about award winning. Texas Health Allen is a Joint Commission-accredited Gold Seal Certified Chest Pain facility, a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, and a Pathways to Excellence-designated hospital. 
As part of the Texas Health family, we employ over 24,000 employees and are among the areas top five largest employers. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we continue to provide outstanding care and deliver award winning results. You belong here.
Qualifications - External
Education:
  • Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology required or
  • Associate degree preferred.
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 and
  • ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (MR) if ARRT(R), (CT), (N) or CNMT within 12 months required or
  • ARMRIT - American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists if ARRT(R), (CT), (N) or CNMT within 12 months required
Skills:
  • Communication, computer, and venipuncture.
Position Responsibilities:
Essential Functions:
Imaging Procedures, Quality and Processing:
  • Explains procedures to patient or guardian / family member if applicable prior to exam.
  • Position’s 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.
  • Maintains attention to details.
  • Processes and manipulates images, analyzes image quality, troubleshoots, makes technique adjustments, or repeat procedures as needed.
  • Utilizes proper downtime procedures for PACS and HIS / RIS 9. Correctly sends and transfers images to PACS.
  • Correctly sends and transfers images to PACS.
  • Prints laser images from modality or PACS.
  • Coordinates with Centralized scheduling and other modalities.
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).
  • Check’s physician orders and exam requisitions using time-out procedures.
  • Greets and acknowledges patient, using two forms of ID.
  • Obtains patient history.
  • Handles patients with IVs, oxygen, chest tubes or other devices, and monitor patient during imaging.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of emergency drugs and equipment.
  • Uses proper body mechanics when assisting patient.
  • Administers contrast media and other medications in accordance with medication administration guidelines.
  •  Processes patient information displays proper phone etiquette and transports patients as needed.
  • Communicates respectfully with co-workers and other departments.
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, tabletops, floors).
  • Stocks supplies daily.
  • Exchanges and maintenance of film badges within designated time frames.
  • Demonstrates the knowledge and understanding of quality control and regulatory standards.
  • Productive during periods of decreased workflow.
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? 
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 Allen 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®
Additional perks of being a MRI Technologist:
  • Gain a sense of accomplishment by contributing to a teamwork environment.
  • Receive excellent mentorship, comprehensive training, and dedicated leadership resources.
  • Enjoy opportunities for growth.
Explore our Texas Health careers site for info like Benefits, Job Listings by Category, recent Awards we’ve won and more.
Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org