MRI Tech - MRI

Health First; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Health First in Melbourne, Florida, is seeking a skilled MRI Technologist to operate MRI equipment for diagnostic imaging. Responsibilities include ensuring patient safety, preparing patients for scans, and maintaining compliance with safety procedures. Candidates must hold a General Radiographer license in Florida and an ARRT certification.

This per diem role offers variable shift times and requires effective communication skills. Join a dedicated team focused on high-quality patient care!

Qualifications

• Graduate of ARRT Accredited Program, ARMRIT, JRCNMT, or JRC-DMS Sonography Program.
• General Radiographer licensure in Florida required.
• ARRT (R) or (MR) certification or equivalent needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe environment during MRI operations.
• Conduct patient screenings and document necessary information.
• Position patients correctly for MR scans.
• Produce images that meet quality standards.
• Identify, prepare, and administer medications appropriately.
• Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare teams.

Skills

Ability to work safely in a magnetic environment

Time management

Critical thinking

Coordination of scheduling and patient flow

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

ARRT Accredited Program or equivalent

General Radiographer licensure in Florida

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist operates MRI equipment to capture detailed images for diagnostic evaluation. The MRI Technologist ensures customer/patient safety and comfort, follows established imaging protocols, and maintains compliance with regulatory standards, while collaborating with healthcare teams to produce high-quality scans for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.

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 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 organization based upon fluctuations in patient volume.
• Communicates effectively with customers (patients, LP, other associates, the public, etc.) with strong customer relation skills.
• Follows all Federal, State and Regional healthcare regulations and adheres to Joint Commission/ACR standards.
• Provides orientation and education for new technologists and assists radiologists in developing new protocols and MR imaging techniques.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of one of the following programs: ARRT Accredited Program, ARMRIT accredited programs or schools, JRCNMT Program, or JRC-DMS Sonography Program.
• Work Experience: None
• Licensure: General Radiographer licensure in the State of Florida.
• Certification: ARRT (R) or ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT or ARRT (N) or NMTCB or ARRT (S) or ARDMS, or equivalent.
• Additional: American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider card prior to start date and maintained. Must become certified in ARMRIT or ARRT (MR) within two (2) years of start date.
• Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: Ability to report to applicable Health First facility within 30 minutes when on call; ability to work safely in a magnetic environment; ability to work effectively in a stressful environment and respond to life-threatening situations; demonstrates time management, critical thinking, and coordination of scheduling and patient flow.

Preferred Qualifications

• Work Experience: Prior MRI experience.
• Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Physical Requirements

• Physically agile; requires walking, standing, running, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, or crouching for most of the shift.
• Heavy work that frequently includes lifting or moving objects up to 100 pounds or more with or without assistance.
• May require moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces, including reaching out and above shoulders or overhead.
• May lift, turn, pull, push, or ambulate people and/or equipment with or without assistance up to 90% of the shift.
• Potential exposure to varied environments, including extreme temperatures, contaminants, moisture, or biohazards; may require compliance with OSHA and CDC guidelines.
• May operate manual and motorized equipment for transporting materials; may be exposed to noise or vibration and restricted work positions.
• Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination required for task performance.
• Workspace may vary from open to confined; may require travel to facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle.

Benefits

• Schedule: Per Diem
• Shift Times: Variable
• Paygrade: PG-39