MRI Technologist PRN

Join 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.

• Receive, relay and document verbal, facsimile, electronic and/or telephone orders in the patient’s chart as permitted by state and company policies
• Provide education and prepare patients for procedures
• Select the appropriate protocol and optimize technical factors while maximizing patient safety
• Apply principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient, self and others
• Apply three basic principles of radiation safety: time, distance and shielding
• Observe patient and machine during procedure and report any unexpected outcomes
• Clean and disinfect x-ray room and equipment as per infection control policy
• Evaluate images for proper positioning and determine if additional images will improve the procedure or treatment outcome
• Evaluate images for technical quality and ensure proper identification is recorded
• Corroborate a patient’s clinical history with the procedure and ensure information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner
• Postprocess images and data
• Verify archival storage of exam data
• Assist in maintaining medical records while respecting confidentiality and established policy
• Identify and respond to emergency situations
• Follow process for managing equipment and physical environment to ensure a safe working environment
• Communicate issues, concerns, and opportunities for improvement to immediate supervisor routinely
• Work cooperatively as a team member with co-workers in all departments of the hospital
• Apply principles of patient safety during all aspects of patient care
• Provide optimal patient care

• Approximate percent of time required to travel 0%
• Must read, write and speak fluent English
• Must have good and regular attendance
• Performs other related duties as assigned

• Graduated 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-graduation

• The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration
• Current BLS certification
• State certifications/licensure as required by the state of practice

• One year experience in diagnostic imaging preferred