Work Type: As needed. Based on availability and the needs of the department.
Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Flexible Hours and/or Flexible Schedule

Location: Medical Center, US:FL:Lakeland

Summary:
MRI technologists utilize their communication, patient care and collaborative skills to interact with patients and other members of the health care team. They are responsible to ascertain each individual's safety in the MR environment before entering the magnetic field. MRI technologists utilize their knowledge of anatomy, physiology and the principles of MRI to safely and efficiently operate MRI scanners, assisting in the diagnosis of disease and injury. Effective MRI technologists are patient advocates who display reflective, responsible practice and have strong problem solving and technical skills. They are responsible to practice within their scope of licensure in accordance with approved policies, procedures and protocols.

Detailed responsibilities:

• Standard Work Duties: MRI Tech (PRN)
• Safely and efficiently operates the MRI unit to perform MRI procedures according to department SOP and physician approved scanning protocols
• Ensure the safety of patients, staff and visitors who come in contact with the powerful magnetic field of the MRI scanner. This is done by reviewing the MRI screening forms, researching all implanted devices to ensure MRI compatibility and, if necessary, performing a physical check of the patient to look for items that are not MRI safe.
• Explain MRI procedures, answer patients' questions as fully as possible and provide emotional support to allay apprehension and elicit cooperation.
• Transfer patient to gantry, positions patient and coils and applies immobilization devices as needed.
• Maintain required files and records for periodical surveys as required by our accrediting bodies (ACR) as well as CMS and the Joint Commission
• Administers contrast media following established sterile techniques for intravenous injections.
• Safely operates peripheral equipment such as the power injectors, patient monitors and MRI safe infusion pumps.
• Educate new staff and students of any teaching institutions
• Ensure all electronic documentation is completed in the HER, RIS and PACS systems, to assure that physicians have pertinent information needed for better results of radiologic image turnaround time
• Organize job functions and work assignments to be able to effectively complete duties and responsibilities. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Education:
Essential:

• Associate Degree

Nonessential:

• Bachelor Degree

Education equivalent experience:
Essential:

• Graduate of an accredited program in Radiologic Technology or MRI Technology. (Accredited by JRCERT or recognized regional college accreditation).

Other information:
Licenses Essential:
Current General Radiographer license from Florida Department of Health.
Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in MRI - RT(MR).
Certifications Essential:
BLS-CPR for Healthcare Worker (must include a hands-on component and AHA approved) at time of hire.
Experience Essential: No experience necessary if a new graduate with the advanced registry of ARRT (MR)
Experience Preferred: Two years of full time experience