Here's What You Need
Education
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Other Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology required Or
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Associate's Degree preferred
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Other - CLIAFE Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency required
Experience
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1 year medical imaging experience required and
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1 year MRI experience preferred
Licenses and Certifications
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BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required And
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ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists MR upon hire required Or
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ARMRIT - American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists upon hire required Or
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ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists R upon hire required Or
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ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists CT upon hire required Or
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ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists N upon hire required Or
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NMTCB - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board CNMT upon hire required And
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CMRT - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist if ARRT(R), (CT), (N) or CNMT upon hire required And
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ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists MR if ARRT(R), (CT), (N) or CNMT 12 months required Or
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ARMRIT - American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists if ARRT(R), (CT), (N) or CNMT 12 months required
What You Will do
In addition to the required qualifications, a successful MRI Tech will
Imaging Procedures, Quality and Processing
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Explains procedures to patient or guardian / family member if applicable prior to exam
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Positions patient to correct anatomical area of interest
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Performs complex procedures including age related criteria and developmental considerations
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Adjusts technique parameters appropriately for age related factors
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Assists radiologist with complex and invasive procedures using aseptic technique
Patient Care
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Uses multidisciplinary, team oriented actions
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Assesses and recognizes the patient's emotional, physical, developmental, cognitive and psychosocial conditions
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Prepares room for examination (i.e. suction, oxygen, supplies)
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Checks physician orders and exam requisitions using time-out procedures
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Greets and acknowledges patient, using two forms of ID
Equipment Operation and Maintenance
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Adjusts technical factors
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Operates, cares for and maintains equipment
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Applies knowledge of physics and accessories
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Troubleshoots and properly documents equipment malfunction
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Maintains equipment and room to sanitary standards between patients (injectors, table tops, floors)
Professional Accountability and Partnership
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Maintains and enhances technical skills and technology advancement
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Attends departmental continuing education, meetings, and checks email in a timely manner
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Identifies, troubleshoots and initiates quality improvement
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Manages time and re-prioritizes as necessary
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Performs any assignment deemed necessary by supervisor
Additional perks of being a Texas Health Employee:
- Benefits include 401k, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Programs, as well as other benefits.
- 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.
- A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.
Entity Highlights:
At Texas Health Southwest, we take seriously our mission to improve the health of those in our community. We are a 262-bed, full-service hospital that has served southwest Ft, Worth since 1987.
If you are looking for surgical and imaging services, a 24-hour emergency department, orthopedics and sports therapy and adult critical care we’ve got it. Plus we’re a certified Heat attack center.
And talk about award winning. Texas Health Southwest is Magnet-designated, a designated UnitedHealth Premium Surgical Spine specialty center and has earned Quality Respiratory Care Recognition from the AARC.
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.
Explore our Texas Health careers site for info like Benefits, Job Listings by Category, recent Awards we’ve won and more.
Here are a few of our recent awards:
- 2024 “20 Best Workplaces in Health Care” by Great Place to Work® and Fortune (10th consecutive year, 9th year in the top 3 and top spot in Texas)
- Companies That Care® list by PEOPLE magazine and Great Place to Work® 2024
- 2024 Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Texas™ list (Texas Health ranked #3 on Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Texas™ list — the highest healthcare system and North Texas-based organization to receive this recognition. This is the seventh year Texas Health has been ranked among best large companies in Texas.)
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