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Health First · 3 months ago

MRI Tech- MRI

Melbourne, FL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

Health First is a healthcare organization dedicated to providing quality care. They are seeking an MRI Technologist to operate MRI equipment, ensuring patient safety and comfort while capturing detailed images for diagnostic evaluations.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

MRI operationPatient safetyRadiologic licensureMicrosoft OfficeCritical thinkingCustomer relation skillsTime managementAdaptability

Required

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

General Radiographer licensure in the State of Florida

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

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