MRI Technologist (CASUAL/PRN)

Nemours Children's Health; Orlando (FL); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Nemours Children's Health in Orlando, Florida is looking for an MRI Technologist (Casual/PRN) who will perform MRI studies while ensuring exceptional patient care. The role includes preparing patients, maintaining equipment, and collaborating with medical staff. Candidates must have an Associate’s Degree, MRI certification, and at least six months of experience. Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team are essential. This position promotes a friendly healthcare environment for patients.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of six months to one year experience required.
• MRI certification required upon hire: ARRT or ARMRIT.
• American Heart Association BLS Certification required upon hire and must be maintained.

Aufgaben

• Perform Magnetic Resonance imaging studies for patient care.
• Prepare and screen patients for MRI procedures.
• Maintain proper scanning parameters as per radiologist protocols.
• Operate hospital computer systems for patient data and imaging studies.

Kenntnisse

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work well with others

Knowledge of MRI protocols

Patient care skills

Ausbildung

Associate’s Degree

Tools

Medical Imaging Equipment

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Nemours is seeking an MRI Technologist (Casual/PRN) to join our Nemours Children’s Health team in Orlando, Florida. This position is responsible for performing Magnetic Resonance imaging studies while providing a quality health care service that includes total patient care in a comfortable, friendly environment. Excellent communication skills are essential due to required continuous interaction with public and professional medical personnel. The MRI technologist should report to the Radiology Manager or Radiology Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for working knowledge and operation of MRIs and scanning workstation.
• Knowledge of routine magnetic resonance imaging protocols and performing patient examinations as protocolled by designated radiologist.
• Provides accurate room preparation and instructions to patient / family according to the procedure and physically prepares patient for examination which includes explaining the imaging procedure and answering pertinent procedural questions.
• Responsible for screening of patients to be imaged for contraindications that may be hazardous to their health or to the safety of others. Assists radiologists by evaluating patients and obtaining written screening for administration of contrast media. Starts IV’s and injects contrast material for imaging studies. Observes patient for allergic reaction after administration of contrast.
• Maintains work habits consistent with hospital and department policies, reports unsafe conditions and incidents to the immediate supervisor and demonstrates safe work habits. Operates hospital computer systems for patient data entry, retrieval, order entry and completion of study.
• Determine proper scanning parameters and sequences according to protocols set by the radiologist. Ensures proper function of equipment by proper usage and maintenance.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care, as attached to the annual performance appraisal document, with respect to the appropriate specific chronological age, developmental age or social maturity of the patient.
  • Infant ___X_____ Child ___X_______ Adult ______X_______
• Must have the ability to work well with others. Aids in the training of new personnel, students and physicians.
• Regular attendance required.
• Good communication skills required. In addition to accepting feedback, asking questions and active communication with counterparts and all departments.

Job Requirements

• Associate’s Degree required.
• Minimum of six (6) months to one (1) year experience required.
• MRI certification required upon hire: ARRT or ARMRIT.
• American Heart Association BLS Certification required upon hire and must be maintained.
• Certified MRI Safety Officer, MRSO preferred.