Overview
The MRI Technologist provides direct patient care and manages equipment and scheduling for efficient workflow. Prepares patients for diagnostic procedures and conducts MRI scans with proficiency, ensuring quality of scans and captured images.
Responsibilities
- Accurately performs MRI scans to departmental standard, including technique, positioning, protocols, and proper contrast selection and administration.
- Prepares consent forms and demographic data for patients receiving treatment.
- Assures image quality presented to radiologists and consults with doctors to obtain optimal exams.
- Provides efficient transportation for patients to and from service areas, using wheelchairs, stretchers, and beds appropriately; assists patients in and out of wheelchairs and stretchers with proper locking procedures; cleans equipment and reports needed repairs to supervisors.
- Always uses proper lifting techniques as demonstrated in annual body mechanics in‑service.
- Performs additional radiographic/CT procedures with proficiency as necessary.
- Coordinates selection and use of supplies, minor equipment, X‑rays, reports, and files between departmental units, maintaining efficient workflow.
- Coordinates equipment and personnel schedules to maintain efficient workflow.
- Collaborates in departmental and hospital‑wide QA/QI programs as requested.
- Prepares contrast material, verifies physician orders, and injects patients for I.V. procedures using sterile technique; uses table pads, sheets, side rails/locks to assure patient comfort and safety.
- Responsible for call coverage, holidays, weekends, and a minimum of four days per month.
Qualifications
Education / Training
- Associate’s Degree/Diploma/Equivalent in Radiology
Completion of formal radiological technology training in an AMA‑approved school for a degree or diploma.
Experience Requirements
Preferences
1 year experience as a Registered Technologist with specialized training in magnetic resonance imaging modalities.
Certificates / Licenses / Registration
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT, MR)
- Active FL Allied Health License
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Additional information: BLS, provided by the American Heart Association (AHA), required within 30 days of hire.