MRI Technologist

Apscareerportal; Titusville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Parrish Healthcare in Titusville, FL seeks an MRI Technologist to perform routine and emergent MRI procedures with high safety standards. The role reports to the DI/CTMRI Supervisor and requires coordination with radiologists and nursing staff.

The position is full-time (40 hrs/wk) with rotating on-call, offering benefits and opportunities within the Diagnostic Imaging department.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or two-year college equivalent required.
• Military training accepted.
• Florida DOH in Radiologic Technology (or equivalent certification with another imaging field) required.
• BLS through the American Heart Association required.
• ARRT certification required.
• MRI Registry required within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides MRI care based on established standards.
• Demonstrates competency across procedures for all relevant ages.
• Educates patients prior to procedures and answers questions.
• Pre-screens patients for MRI safety.
• Operates MRI equipment to achieve high-quality scans.
• Administers contrast agents per guidelines and documents usage.
• Communicates exam needs to radiologist.
• Performs computer-based tasks including billing and ICD-10 coding.
• Cleans and stocks MRI Suite; follows infection control guidelines.
• Performs equipment QA and follows safety recommendations.
• Reports problems to supervisor.
• Coordinates scheduling with nursing, physicians and other imaging modalities.
• Follows fire, disaster and safety procedures.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

MRI scanning

Patient care

Radiology safety

Communication with radiologist

Education

Associate's Degree or Two Year College equivalent

Military training accepted

Job description

Department: Diagnostic Imaging

Schedule/Status: 7:00AM - 5:30PM w/ rotating On-Call Schedule; Full Time

Standard Hours/Week: 40

Location: Titusville

General Description

The MRI Technologist reports to CT/MRI Supervisor (if on-site) or DI Supervisor (if off-site) and performs routine and emergent MRI scanning procedures while using careful high magnetic field safety practices. The position shall exemplify the desired Culture of Choice® and philosophies of Parrish Healthcare.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides all aspects of Magnetic Resonance Imaging care based on established standards.
• DEMONSTRATES COMPETENCY in all procedures within the scope of practice, as appropriate to the ages of the patients served evidenced by: The ability to obtain information and interpret information in terms of the patient’s needs; knowledge of growth and development; and understanding of how to compensate technical factors to provide an optimal clinical image for interpretation. Age groups that pertain include: INFANT, PEDIATRIC, ADULT, ADOLESCENT AND GERIATRIC.
• Educates the patient prior to performing the procedure and ensures patient questions are answered.
• Ensures proper prescreening of all patients for MRI procedures with patient and/or family interviews.
• Operates computer to achieve maximum quality scans for an accurate diagnosis.
• Administers contrast agents when appropriate using department established criteria and guidelines, computer entry for charge capture and recognition of adverse patient reactions. Completes all necessary documentation related to contrast media use.
• Communicates patient needs and/or pertinent assessment information to the radiologist (or other healthcare providers) as it pertains to the exam.
• Completes timely and accurate computer entry duties including exam status change, billing additions or corrections, patient tracking time entries, and appropriate ICD-10 codes.
• Cleans and stocks MRI Suite as assigned. Cleans MRI equipment and follows infection control guidelines for waste disposal. Reads posted department communications and attends staff meetings.
• Prepares and verifies daily function of equipment necessary to perform daily procedures. Performs quality assurance and is responsible for knowing manufacturers safety recommendations for all equipment.
• Reports any problems to supervisor.
• Coordinates patient scheduling, patient care plans and other diagnostic procedures with nursing units,
  physician offices, other Diagnostic Imaging modalities and radiologists.
• Knows fire, disaster and safety procedures and regulations as pertains to the work area.
• Performs similar or related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Formal Education

• Associate's Degree or other Two Year College equivalent required.
• Military training accepted.

Work Experience

• 1 - 2 years of experience preferred.

Required Licenses, Certifications, Registrations

• Florida DOH in Radiologic Technology (or associate degree or bachelor degree in allied health field with certification in another clinical imaging field (i.e. US, NM, etc))
• BLS through the American Heart Association required
• ARRT certification required
• MRI Registry required within 1 year of hire date

Full Time Benefits

Eligible to participate in a number of PMC-sponsored benefits, including:

• Benefits Start on Day 1
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Program
• Tuition Reimbursement/Educational Assistance
• EAP, Flex Spending, Accident, Critical and Other Applicable Benefits
• Annual Accrual of 152 Personal Leave Bank (PLB) Hours