MRI Technologist - Flexible Per Diem Shifts

Nicklaus Children's Hospital Careers; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children's Hospital Careers is seeking an MRI Technologist to perform MRI examinations and coordinate patient flow with the MRI team to ensure efficient imaging services.

The role requires MRI training or enrollment, ARRT-MR/ARMRIT certification within 1 year, and CPR-BLS certification. You will work in Radiology, ensuring patient safety, accurate imaging, and prompt PACS entry.

Qualifications

• Enrolled or completed a training program in MRI or 3 years of MRI Technologist experience.
• ARRT-MR or ARMRIT - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment - required within 1 year of hire date.
• American Heart Association CPR BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Checks patient chart or prescription to guarantee proper exam is performed.
• Coordinates MRI exams with other departments and doctors' offices.
• Documents all the required information in patient log book and patient scan sheet.
• Exercises extreme care and caution while obtaining medical history and reason for examination to promote patient safety and avoid damage to MRI equipment.
• Follows hospital patient-identification policy prior to performing examination.
• Informs shift supervisor of equipment repair and keeps MRI equipment clean and orderly.
• Responsible for maintaining current educational levels to stay current on new MRI issues.
• Monitors all patients in the MRI scanner with nursing assistance when appropriate.
• Operates MRI scanner to produce detailed high quality diagnostic images.
• Performs scans in a timely manner to reduce patient delays.
• Enters and transmits patient information to PACS promptly upon completion of examination.

Skills

MRI experience

Emergency equipment knowledge

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Patient safety awareness

Education

MRI training program or enrolled

ARRT-MR or ARMRIT certification

CPR BLS certification

Job description

Nicklaus Children's Hospital Careers is seeking an MRI Technologist to perform MRI examinations and coordinate patient flow with the MRI team to ensure efficient imaging services.

The role requires MRI training or enrollment, ARRT-MR/ARMRIT certification within 1 year, and CPR-BLS certification. You will work in Radiology, ensuring patient safety, accurate imaging, and prompt PACS entry.