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Jackson Health System · 3 weeks ago

MRI Technologist, Radiology MRI, Full Time, Variable

Miami, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Jackson Health System is a prominent medical facility in Miami that has a long history of medical excellence. They are seeking an MRI Technologist who will operate sophisticated MRI equipment and perform specialized diagnostic procedures while ensuring patient safety and comfort.

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Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Operates highly sophisticated and intricate Magnetic Resonance equipment

Performs specialized diagnostic procedures utilizing computers to visualize parts and organs of the body

Performs dynamic and other scans of the head, chest, spine, abdomen, extremities, as ordered; utilizing correct imaging techniques

Provides protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards

Assists physicians when needed

Follows protocol for computer start-up and shut down

Reviews patient charts for laboratory results and allergies, when scan is ordered with contrast

Checks patient identification band before transporting a patient; before injecting a patient; when taking over for another technologist and before the scan is performed

On outpatients utilizes the same identification procedures

Provides and uses immobilization devices as required, while adhering to safety standards particular to age-specific needs of the patient

Injects contrast material, when approved by radiologist according to departmental protocol

Practices universal precautions, when injecting contrast material, and utilizes protective measures

Assists physicians in administering contrast material

Monitors Dry View film process

Communicates with and reassures patients

Performs basic patient care functions assuming care of physical and psychological needs of the patient during the procedure, as it relates to their age-specific needs

Initiates life-supporting measures for patients if necessary

Must maintain CPR certification

Provides holiday coverage and rotates on-call coverage

Demonstrates knowledge of HIS computer system, utilizing appropriate computer functions and follows through to record complete and incomplete procedures

Detects and reports to supervisor any malfunction of the equipment and accessories and/or enters information into down-time logbook

Completes laboratory records and reports

Copies pertinent information from Medical Record to Radiology request form

Complies with all safety rules and regulations, departmental and hospital rules and protocols for all procedures

Receives on-the-job training in specialized technical areas and attends department in-service programs to learn the use of new equipment and/or advanced techniques

Reviews the CQI Quarterly Report in the monthly section meetings and contributes ideas for Quality Improvement

Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise)

Performs all other related job duties as assigned

Qualification

Magnetic Resonance ImagingRadiologic TechnologyFlorida State licenseARRT CertificationBasic Life SupportPatient careSafety standardsCommunication skills

Required

Generally requires 3 to 5 years of related experience

Graduation from an accredited program in Radiologic Technology with additional training in MR is required

Valid Florida State license as a Radiology Technologist is required

Employees hired BEFORE 2/1/2017 MUST obtain the required ARRT Certification by 12/31/2017

Employees who have completed training at JHS may be granted a grace period of 6 months upon hire to obtain the required certification

Any new hires with external training must have the required certification at the time of hire

American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification with at least 6 months validity required

Company

Jackson Health System

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Jackson Health System is a nonprofit academic medical system offering world-class care to any person who walks through its doors.

Founded in 1918

North Miami Beach, Florida, USA

10001+ employees

https://jacksonhealth.org/

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