MRI Technologist (Per Diem)

Nicklaus Children's Hospital; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in Miami, FL seeks an MRI Technologist to perform MRI examinations and coordinate patient flow within the Imaging & Radiology department.

Responsibilities include ensuring proper exam selection, maintaining patient safety, and documenting imaging data. ARRT-MR or ARMRIT certification and CPR/BLS are required within 1 year of hire, with ongoing compliance.

Qualifications

• MRI training or equivalent experience.
• Maintain ARRT-MR or ARMRIT certification within 1 year of hire.
• CPR/BLS certification must be active 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 required information in patient log book and scan sheet.
• Exercise care while obtaining medical history to promote patient safety and protect MRI equipment.
• Follows hospital patient-identification policy before examinations.
• Informs shift supervisor of equipment repair and keeps MRI area clean and orderly.
• Maintains current educational levels to stay updated on MRI issues.
• Monitors patients in the MRI scanner with nursing assistance when appropriate.
• Operates MRI scanner to produce high-quality diagnostic images.
• Performs scans promptly to reduce patient delays.
• Enters and transmits patient information to PACS after examination.

Skills

Safety protocols

Communication

Patient coordination

PACS familiarity

Education

MRI training program completed

3 years MRI technologist experience

Job description

Job Description

Description

Job Summary

Performs MRI examinations on patients as requested by the referring physicians. Coordinates patient flow and activities of the MRI Scanner.

Job Specific Duties

• 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 in order 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.

Qualifications

• Enrolled or completed a training program in MRI (or) 3 years of MRI Technologist experience
• American Registry of Rad Tech 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 1 year of experience as an MRI technologist preferred.
• Knowledge of location of emergency equipment and their functions.
• Knowledge of cardiac, fetal, and other specialties are preferred.
• Knowledge of working in an OR environment preferred.
• Ability to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families, and co-workers.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to problem solve and adapt standard clinical procedures to the individual client's needs.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions.

Job

Imaging & Radiology