MRI Tech- MRI

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Job Description.

Position Title
: MRI Technologist

Position Of Report
:
Supervisor

Job Code
: 000720

Department
:
Radiology

Division
:
Hospital

Position Summary

The Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist operates MRI equipment to capture detailed images for diagnostic evaluation. The MRI Technologist ensures customer/patient safety, and comfort, follows established imaging protocols, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards, while collaborating with healthcare teams to produce high-quality scans for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.

Primary Accountabilities

• Maintains a safe environment with the operation of high field strength magnets and related equipment for customers/patients, coworkers, and self by adhering to MRI safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Properly screens patients for MRI safety and effectively documents and communicates pertinent and required information pre-and-post procedure performance.
• Positions patients for (Magnetic Resonance) MR scans using immobilization and protective equipment to comply with department safety procedures and protocols.
• Produces images consistent with image quality standards and evaluates MR scans for technical quality.
• Properly identifies, prepares and administers medications that are within the MRI Technologist’s scope of practice as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Maintains flexibility, adapts to changes in workflow processes and the needs of the Health First organization based upon fluctuations in patient volume.
• Communicates effectively with customers (patients, LP, other Health First associates, the public, etc.) always using excellent customer relation skills.
• Follow all Federal, State and Regional healthcare regulations and adhere to the Joint Commission/ACR standards.
• Provides orientation and education for new technologists and assist radiologists in developing new protocols and MR imaging techniques.

Work Experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education:
  
  Graduate of one of the following:
  American Registry for Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) – Accredited Program OR American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (ARMRIT) accredited programs or schools OR Joint Review Committee Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT) Program OR Joint Review Committee Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS) Sonography Program.
• Work Experience:
  
  None
• Licensure:
  General Radiographer licensure in the State of Florida.
• Certification:
  Any one of the following:
  American Registry of Radiologic Technologist – ARRT (R) OR American Registry of Radiologic Technologist in MRI Technology – ARRT (MR) OR American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technology – (ARMRIT) OR American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Nuclear Medicine Technology – ARRT (N) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) OR American Registry of Radiologic Technologist in Sonography Technology – ARRT (S) OR American Registry for Medical Diagnostic Sonographers (ARDMS).
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintained.
• Must become certified in ARMRIT or ARRT (MR) within two (2) years of start date.
• Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
  Ability to report to applicable Health First facility within thirty (30) minutes when on call. Ability to work safely in a magnetic environment. Able to work effectively and efficiently in a stressful work environment and able to respond to life threatening situations. Demonstrates effective time management, critical thinking skills, and coordinate scheduling and patient flow.

Preffered Qualifications

• Work Experience:
  
  Prior MRI experience.
• Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
  Proficient in Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

Physical Requirements

• Physically agile; requires walking, standing, running, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, or crouching majority of the shift.
• Heavy work that frequently includes lifting or moving objects up to 100 pounds or more with or without assistance.
• May require moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined…