MRI Tech Lead

Company: Texas Health Resources
Location: Arlington
Posted on: November 25, 2022

Job Description:

*MRI Tech Lead**MRI Tech Lead- Full Time/ Days*_Texas Health Arlington Memorial's Radiology MRI department is looking for a top skilled MRI Tech Lead. Is that you?_*Work location: *Texas Health Arlington: 800 W. Randol Mill Road Arlington, TX 76012*Work hours: *Full Time (40 Hour) Day Shift; Monday - Friday 7:30A - 4:00P*Department highlights: ** Team based environment* Workplace culture 2nd to none* Great benefits/ 401k / PTO* We operate on lean principles and rely heavily on a team atmosphere and individual performance* Highly engaged Radiology managementTexas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital, a 369-bed acute-care, full-service medical center has been serving Arlington and the surrounding communities since 1958. Hospital services include comprehensive cardiac care, women's services, neurosciences, cancer services, orthopedics, emergency services and an advanced imaging center. Texas Health Arlington Memorial has over 1,600 employees, 250 volunteers and 630 physicians on its medical staff. We invite you to join us in furthering your career and our accomplishments and philosophy of excellence. For more information, visit TexasHealth.org/Arlington.*Here's What You Need: **Education** Other Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology required Or* Associate's Degree preferred*Experience** 2 years experience in MRI required and* 1 year hospital experience preferred*Licenses and Certifications** ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists MRI upon hire required And* CMRT - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist Either by the TDH or TMB upon hire required And* BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required*What You Will Do**TEAM LEADER RESPONSIBILITIES: *Oversee daily operations of all assigned areasMonitor, manage, and approve staffing levelsProvide leadership to employees of assigned areasParticipate in employee evaluations and coaching/counseling sessions of assigned areasEnsure patient satisfaction of assigned areas*IMAGING, QUALITY AND PROCESSING: *Explains the procedures to patient or guardian/family member if applicable prior to exam to improve understanding of procedure according to age-specific needs and according to patient's learning capacity and language barriers.Position patient to correct anatomical area of interest to properly collimate and shield according to ALARA concert.Performs complex radiographic procedures including age related criteria and developmental considerations according to departmental policies and procedures.Adjusts technique parameters appropriately for age related factors and body habits to compensate for attenuation properties based on tissue types and pathology.Processes and manipulates images on CR reader to assure correct anatomical and positioning markers are used, correct patient information is on images.*PATIENT CARE: *Uses multidisciplinary, team oriented actions to ensure the continuity of patient care.Prepares room for examination (i.e. suction, oxygen, supplies) to ensure apparatus is in working order and ready to use to reduce patient risk.Checks physician orders by initialing chart and exam requisitions to verify accuracy of exam and relevant clinical information.Greets and acknowledges patient, using two forms of ID to identify correct patient and exam by checking DOB and ID number/name.Obtain patient history and ensure in consultation with radiologist.*EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE: *Adjusts technical factors to compensate for clinical diagnosis and patient condition.Operates, cares for the maintains all equipment to provide proper utilization of apparatus.Applies knowledge of physic and accessories to maintain acceptable image quality.Troubleshoots and properly documents equipment malfunction to ensure timely repairs and patient safety.Maintain equipment and room to sanitary standards to create a safe environment and follow infection control standards.*PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY: *Maintain and enhances technical skills and technology advancement to enhance professional contribution.Uses corporate philosophy to work in partnership with patients, families, co-workers and physicians to enhance customer service and promote patient desired outcomes.Recognizes and communicates ethical and legal concerns through established channels of communication for well being and safety of patient.Flexible and schedules and workload assignments to the changing needs in order to facilitate quality patient care and the needs of the department.*CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT: *Identify and troubleshoot work flow process to suggest department or hospital process improvements.Participates in departmental quality improvement processes to improve the quality of customer service and patient-family journey.Attends departmental continuing education, meetings, and checks email in a timely manner to improve communication and customer service, and professional development.*Additional perks of being a Texas Health MRI Tech Lead: ** Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several 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 us a great place to work.* A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.* Explore our Texas Health careers sitefor info like Benefits, Job Listings by Category, recent Awardswe've won and more.#IndeedLBJob Type: Full-timePay: $40.84 - $60.29 per hourBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Employee assistance program* Health insurance* Life insurance* Paid time off* Referral program* Tuition reimbursement* Vision insuranceHealthcare setting:* HospitalMedical specialties:* RadiologySchedule:* Day shift* Monday to FridayExperience:* MRI: 2 years (Required)License/Certification:* ARRT (MR) Certification (Required)* CMRT (Either by the TDH or TMB ) (Required)* BLS Certification (Preferred)Work Location: One location

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