MRI TECHNOLOGIST - DAYS

Progeny Human Resource Solutions; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 41,176 - 54,773; Full time

Job summary

Progeny Human Resource Solutions seeks an experienced MRI Technologist to perform high-quality imaging and ensure patient safety. The role requires adherence to scanning protocols, IV contrast administration, and accurate data entry in Meditech and PACS.

Minimum 1 year MRI experience; ARRT MR, FL State license, BCLS, and a two-year associate degree in Radiologic Technology are expected. Evenings, nights and weekends; sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.

Responsibilities

• Obtain quality MRI images following established protocols and adjust protocols as required.
• Comply with MRI safety guidelines for patients and self; use protective equipment and ensure patient safety by screening contraindications.
• Operate MRI scanner and perform computer operations (Meditech, PACS); verify orders and proper charges.
• Provide professional, courteous patient care and prepare exam rooms; monitor supplies and maintain cleanliness.
• Obtain IV access and administer contrast agents as needed.
• Review each exam for technical accuracy and complete PACS verification.
• Assist PACS Administrator and MRI Supervisor with PACS cleanup and unarchived images.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee and patient information per policy.
• Complete and maintain required educational requirements.

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Obtains quality MRI images of patients, following established scanning protocols and adjusting protocols as required.
• Complies with MRI safety guidelines for patients and self, utilizes protective equipment when appropriate, and operates the MRI scanner safely and competently. Ensures patient safety by screening for contraindications such as, but not limited to, cardiac pacemakers, sheet‑metal fragments, shrapnel, jewelry, wallet, and metal prostheses.
• Performs all necessary computer operations (e.g., Meditech and PACS), ensuring proper charges are entered and referring physicians’ orders are verified.
• Provides patient care in a professional and courteous manner.
• Prepares examination rooms for MRI procedures, monitors inventory of supplies during room rotation, and maintains room cleanliness and neat appearance.
• Proficiently obtains IV access and administers contrast agents.
• Reviews each exam for technical accuracy (technical quality, anatomical positioning, annotation, etc.) and completes the verification process in PACS.
• Assists the PACS Administrator and MRI Supervisor with PACS cleanup, including unarchived images and unspecified items.
• Completes and maintains educational requirements.
• Maintains strict confidentiality regarding employees and patient information in accordance with policy and procedure.

Job Qualifications

Education Requirements

• Associate Degree or equivalent in Radiological Technology required.
• Knowledge of cross‑sectional anatomy and MRI concepts, including head, neck, body, MSK, and spine imaging.

Certification/Licensure Requirements

• FL State Registered Radiologic Technician license.
• ARRT (MR) certification required.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year MRI experience required; 3 years MRI experience preferred.

Shift Schedule

• Evenings, Nights, and weekend day schedules.

Salary Range

(2 yr) – $29.89, (5 yr) – $32.36, (10 yr) – $36.95, (17 yr max) – $39.76

On Call: As needed

Call Back: 2‑hour minimum; time and a half

Sign On: $5,000

Relocation Assistance: Yes, if eligible

Shift Differentials: Night – $5; Weekend – $5