MRI Tech - MRI

Health First; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Health First is seeking an MRI Technologist to operate MRI systems, ensure patient safety and comfort, and produce high-quality scans for accurate diagnosis. You will follow imaging protocols, screen patients for safety, and coordinate with radiologists and care teams to optimize procedures.

Ideal candidates will hold ARRT/ARMRIT or equivalent certification, a Florida radiography license, and BLS. Join a team that emphasizes safety, compliance, and education while supporting mobility across

Qualifications

• ARRT or ARMRIT MR certification required or eligible.
• Florida General Radiographer licensure (Radiology) required.
• AHA BLS Healthcare Provider certification or equivalent before start.
• Ability to work in a magnetic environment and handle on-call requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate MRI equipment to acquire diagnostic images following protocols.
• Maintain patient safety, comfort, and effective communication throughout the procedure.
• Screen patients for MRI safety and document pre- and post-procedure information.
• Position patients, apply immobilization and protective equipment as needed.
• Produce and assess MR images for technical quality and accuracy.
• Administer medications within scope of practice as prescribed.
• Collaborate with radiologists and health teams to develop protocols.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and Joint Commission/ACR guidelines.
• Provide orientation and training to new technologists when needed.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

ARRT Certification

ARMRIT MRI Certification

JRCNMT/JRC-DMS/ARDMS program

Florida Radiography Licensure

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 maintaining compliance with regulatory standards, while collaborating with healthcare teams to produce high-quality scans for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.

Primary Accountabilities

• 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 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education:
• 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.
• Work Experience: None
• Licensure: For Radiology Technologists Only: General Radiographer licensure in the State of Florida.
• Certification:
• 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.
• Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
• 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.

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 majority 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 assigned shift.
• May be exposed to inside environments and outside environments with extreme temperatures, air contamination, dirt, grease, or water.
• May require working with biohazards such as blood/body fluids and airborne particles following OSHA and CDC guidelines.
• May operate various types of manual and motorized equipment used in the transportation of materials.
• May be exposed to intense noise or vibration and awkward or confined work position.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks.
• Workspace may vary from open to confined.
• May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle.

Benefits

At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.

Bonus: $7,500.00 and relocation assistance.

Schedule: Part-Time

Shift Times: variable

Paygrade: 39