MRI Technologist DT

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• Location:
  
  350 7th Street North, Naples, FL, 34102
• Work type:
  Full Time
• Work schedule:
  
  Variable
• Department: 17044 - MRI

NCH is an independent, locally governed non-profit delivering premier comprehensive care. Our system includes two hospitals and an alliance of more than 700 physicians across Southwest Florida, offering nationally recognized, quality health care. NCH is transforming into an Advanced Community Healthcare System™ and we are proud to provide higher acuity care and Centers of Excellence; offer graduate medical education and fellowships;

hold endowed chairs; conduct research and participate in national clinical trials; and partner with other health leaders such as Hospital for Special Surgery, Encompass, and Pro Scan. Join our mission to help everyone live a longer, happier, healthier life. Visit nchjobs.org to learn more.

The MRI Technologist is responsible for the production of quality MRI images through knowledge of cross‑sectional anatomy, MRI scanning and providing high quality patient care.

• Full understanding of HIS, RIS, PACS to include ordering, monitoring workings, validation of images and completing studies.
• Ability to organize relative patient information, reports, and images (including priors) for interpretation.
• Interviews patients for relevant medical history, explains exams and assists patients.
• Obtains a complete MRI safety/implant history, cross‑references implants with known device databases, and reports safety issues to the attending radiologist.
• Produces images which demonstrate a thorough knowledge of MRI imaging and established imaging protocols.
• Follows MRI safety protocols and policies.
• Demonstrates ability to operate power injector system.
• Identifies all patients using two patient identifiers (name and birth date).
• Demonstrates caring, excellence, leadership, pride, teamwork, integrity and center‑wide standards for service.
• Provides all aspects of patient care based on established standards, competency in all procedures within scope of practice, and knowledge of growth and development.
• Knows the general condition of equipment at all times, operates all required equipment, documents and reports failures in a timely manner.
• Recognizes normal and abnormal image findings and reports to supervisor or radiologist.
• Maintains proper stock of medical and clerical supplies.
• Assists with rotating supplies and linen.
• Starts and removes IVs for exams.
• Escorts patients to exam/procedure rooms, observes, records and reports patients' conditions and reactions to drugs and treatments to providers.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• High School or GED required.
• Satisfactory completion of a formal Radiologic Technology Program/Magnetic Resonance Imaging/Nuclear Medicine/Radiation Therapy/Sonography Program in an approved school.
• Registered with ARRT in Radiography (R) or ARMRIT (MRI) within one year of employment.
• Minimum 1 year experience as MRI Technologist preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.