MRI Technologist II
Orlando Health · Saint Petersburg
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
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
- 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
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