MRI Technologist

Position Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for examination, e.g.: positions, and executes specialty radiologic examinations.
• Assists radiologist/physician in patient care during procedure.
• Reviews patient medical record(s) to verify physician's order prior to examination.
• Cross trains in other specialty areas/departments/facilities when work load demands to enhance skills outside assigned specialty clinical area.
• Inspects films for quality, and monitors all films with respect to proper patient name, date and medical record number prior to interpretation by Radiologist.
• Aids in training of new technologists and technical assistants in all phases of assigned procedures, as requested by supervisor/manager/director.
• Demonstrates competency and observes safety guidelines when operating all specialized equipment in assigned clinical area.
• Implements Standard Precautions on all patients, as directed by hospital policy.
• Adjusts to variable schedules and/or procedure techniques that may be required at times.
• Adheres to MSMC established Personnel Radiation dosimeter Policy as observed by supervisor and as documented in department protocol.
• Reports all equipment malfunctions to lead tech/supervisor and clinical engineering immediately.
• Maintains and stocks room with proper supplies necessary to complete radiologic examinations.
• Demonstrates knowledge and proper use of computer programs, particularly the EPIC and SYNAPSE systems.
• Completes exam data entry on all studies performed on a daily basis, as well as any other necessary paperwork associated with each case.
• Attends monthly department staff meetings as scheduled.
• Proficient in MRI exam such as musculoskeletal
• Proficient in MRI exam such as MRA
• Proficient in MRI exam such as breast imaging, including breast biopsy
• Proficient in MRI exam such as enterography
• Proficient in MRI exam such as defcography
• Proficient in MRI exam such as CSF flow
• Proficient in MRI exam such as Perfusion Studies

Qualifications

• Licence/Registration/Certification: Must be registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) (MR) and hold a current Florida General Radiographer license from the Florida Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance if also performing Radiographic procedures. The MRI technologist performing MRI procedures only, does not require a General Radiographer license.
• BLS/CPR certification required.
• Education: Graduate of an AMA Accredited Educational Radiologic Technology Program for Radiologic Technology or equivalent.
• Experience: 2 years of clinical experience and/or the ability to perform at least five specialty MRI procedures.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• On-site housing for select positions and more!