MRI Technologist II

About the job

Position Summary

Position: MRI Technologist II

Department: OHIC Bayfront Imaging Ctr

Location: 540th St St. Petersburg, FL. 33701

Shift: Full-time, 3 days a week 12 hour shifts

Position Summary Provides quality patient care when performing diagnostic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention while adhering to MRI safety principles.

Responsibilities

What you will do

• Performs diagnostic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy and/or physiology for interpretation and/or intervention.

• Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complimentary to quality care.

• Delivers appropriate care while recognizing patient conditions and ensuring successful completion of procedures.

• Complies with all state and federal regulations applicable to each modality.

• Adheres to Orlando Health mission statements and strategic imperatives.

• Assesses the patient’s physical condition and age specific needs.

• Provides instructions that achieve patient cooperation and desired results.

• Performs proper patient identification, acquires patient’s clinical history, and assures that the information is accurately documented.

• Positions patient, equipment, associated devices, and manipulates technical factors to achieve high quality images for interpretation.

• Assesses diagnostic images for technical quality, proper annotation, and patient identification, ensuring that all relative anatomy is demonstrated.

• Applies principles of MRI safety to patients, self, and others.

• Comprehends and complies with Quality Control standards and participates in all Quality Control tasks.

• Demonstrates proficiency in contrast medication administration with and without use of power injectors.

• Performs venipuncture and evaluates IV access for the purpose of contrast administration as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.

• Administers medical aid as required in cases of adverse reactions to contrast medication and/or other emergencies.

• Applies appropriate standard precautions and personal protective equipment to prevent cross-contamination of contagious diseases.

• Assists in supervision of student technologists and training of new technologists.

• Utilizes all Corporate Radiology computer systems effectively and accurately.

• Ensures safety of all customers.

• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.

• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of Radiologic Technology OR,

• Graduate of accredited school of Sonography OR,

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine OR,

• Graduate of an approved MRI technologist program through American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT)

• Mandatory minimum of two (2) years MRI experience and experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Advanced imaging experience and proficiency, including 3D Lab, IR procedural imaging, Breast imaging or Cardiac imaging.

• Site proctor/preceptor for onboarding new hires and cross-training.

• Primary responsibility: Dual imaging roles, with current proficiency and routinely performing in secondary modality

• Must have one (1) of the following: * Valid American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification OR, * Valid American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) certification OR, * Valid Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) certification

• Valid American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) certification (MRI) or Graduate of an approved MRI technologist program through American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT)

• Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.

• Valid Certified Radiologic Technologist licensure by the State of Florida (Preferred).; Header/sub-bullet structure preserved