MRI Tech 3

Tampa General Hospital; Spring Hill (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital is seeking an MRI Technologist 3 responsible for performing a full range of routine and complex MRI examinations. This role ensures patient safety and imaging quality while mentoring less experienced team members. The position requires strong competency in MRI safety, patient screening, positioning, and execution of established protocols.

Candidates need to have completed an Allied Health Technical Program and hold relevant certifications. They should also have at least three years of progressive responsibility in the field.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressive responsibility in an MRI diagnostic imaging department.
• Certification from ARRT and AMRIT.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex MRI exams independently.
• Mentor team members and students in MRI principles.
• Prepare patients for MRI procedures and ensure safety.

Skills

MRI safety

Patient screening

Positioning

Coil selection

Execution of imaging protocols

Mentoring

IV starts

Education

Allied Health Technical Program

Tools

MRI equipment

Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS)

Job description

The MRI Technologist 3 is responsible for performing a full range of routine and complex magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examinations independently and is a resource for team members and students. The position supports diagnosis and treatment by ensuring patient safety, imaging quality, and efficient throughput. The MRI Technologist 3 has a strong foundational competency in MRI safety, patient screening, positioning, coil selection, and execution of established imaging protocols. The MRI Technologist 3 is able to mentor less experienced team members and students in MRI principles and protocols, and provide expert knowledge to assist with developing and implementing policies and protocols specific to MRI. The MRI Technologist 3 may assist other imaging modalities and/or provide oncall coverage as assigned. Tampa General Hospital. All responsibilities are performed in alignment with Tampa General Hospital’s mission, vision, values, policies, and regulatory standards.

Essential Functions

• Perform routine and complex MRI exams independently following prescribed protocols and technical guidelines to ensure high-quality diagnostic images.
• Select and adjust pre-established technical protocols and sequences based on the exam ordered and patient requirements.
• Operate MRI equipment and ensure proper calibration and performance, including bringing up and taking down scanners as needed.
• Perform daily QA procedures and ensure optimal scanner performance and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Prepare patients for MRI procedures and ensure patient safety by performing thorough screening, explaining the process, positioning patient properly, and administering contrast media as required.
• Perform IV starts as needed for contrast injections during MRI exams, ensuring patient comfort and safety throughout the procedure.
• Perform mentoring and precept other team members and students.
• Archive and restore MRI exams as necessary, ensuring that images are correctly stored for future reference and analysis.
• Ensure images are transmitted and stored correctly to the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) for review by radiologists and healthcare providers.
• Provide on‑call coverage as required.
• Assist other imaging modalities as required based on appropriate competency, licensure, and certification.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Allied Health Technical Program

License/Registration - Issued by Florida or Compact State

General Radiographer, Radiation Therapy Technologist

Certification

• ARRT‑Radiographer
• ARDMS Registered
• American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (AMRIT) certified

Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Red Cross or American Heart Association.

Work Experience and Additional Information

• Three (3) years progressive responsibility in an MRI diagnostic imaging department.