MRI Technologist - Per Diem - Days - MHP

Memorial Healthcare System; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System in Pembroke Pines, FL, is seeking an MRI technologist to perform magnetic resonance imaging in accordance with standards and organizational policies. Join a team dedicated to patient safety, quality care, and collaborative imaging practices.

You will prepare equipment, select imaging parameters, administer contrast when needed, and educate patients. This role requires ARRT Imaging certification and BLS, with MRI registration within a year of hire.

Qualifications

• Accredited imaging program completion required.
• ARRT Imaging certification required; BLS credential expected.
• MRI technologist must be registered in MRI by ARRT or ARMRIT within one calendar year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepares MRI equipment and supplies.
• Selects appropriate imaging parameters and protocols.
• Ensures safety standards and performs quality control on MRI equipment.
• Takes on-call shift responsibilities as required.
• Educates patients about procedures, equipment, and exam expectations.
• Administers contrast media within scope of practice when ordered.
• Monitors patient condition and reports any changes.
• Position patients and perform imaging procedures per protocol.
• Maintains MRI safety per ACR and hospital policy.
• Charges for supplies and uses appropriate exam codes.

Skills

Accountability

Cardiac monitoring - techs

Customer service

MRI safety

Patient & family centered care

Patient positioning & procedures

Responding to change

Standards of behavior

Education

ARRT Imaging certification

BLS certification (American Heart Association)

Graduate of accredited imaging program

Job description

Location

Pembroke Pines, Florida

Employees in Imaging Services at #teamMHSflorida enjoy participating in an excellent, unrivaled culture. Patient safety, quality and outstanding customer service are valued above all else. Extensive teamwork and collaboration are encouraged across the modalities for the mutual benefit of improving patient outcomes and providing a rewarding experience for our employees involved in their care.

Summary

Performs magnetic resonance imaging in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.

Responsibilities

Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.Takes on call shift responsibilities as required by the department.Reviews patient history and physician's orders. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice. Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s). Analyzes acquisition parameters and resulting sequences and identifies issues with the quality of images. Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and/or repeating images/sequences in conjunction with interpreting physicians and standard protocols.Maintains MRI Safety in accordance with safety recommendations outlined by the American College of Radiology and hospital policy.Charges appropriately for all supplies used for procedure and utilizes appropriate exam codes.

Competencies

• ACCOUNTABILITY


• CARDIAC MONITORING - TECHS


• CUSTOMER SERVICE


• MRI SAFETY


• PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE


• PATIENT POSITIONING AND PROCEDURES


• RESPONDING TO CHANGE


• STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education And Certification Requirements

Accredited Program: Imaging (Required)ARRT_American Registry of Radiology Tech (ARRT) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)

Additional Job Information

Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required Work Experience: No previous experience required Other Information: Must be registered in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or registered as a Technologist (ARMRIT)- Advance Registry MRI Technology within one calendar year of hire.Additional Education Info: Graduate of an accredited imaging program.

Working Conditions And Physical Requirements

• Bending and Stooping = 40%


• Climbing = 0%


• Keyboard Entry = 60%


• Kneeling = 40%


• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 60%


• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%


• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%


• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%


• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%


• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%


• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%


• Reaching = 60%


• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 20%


• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 40%


• Running = 0%


• Sitting = 60%


• Squatting = 20%


• Standing = 20%


• Walking = 40%


• Audible Speech = 80%


• Hearing Acuity = 80%


• Smelling Acuity = 0%


• Taste Discrimination = 0%


• Depth Perception = 80%


• Distinguish Color = 80%


• Seeing - Far = 80%


• Seeing - Near = 80%


• Bio hazardous Waste = 40%


• Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 40%


• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 40%


• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 40%


• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 40%


• Asbestos = 0%


• Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%


• Dust = 0%


• Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 0%


• Hazardous Chemicals = 20%


• Hazardous Medication = 20%


• Latex = 20%


• Computer Monitor = 60%


• Domestic Animals = 0%


• Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%


• Fire Risk = 20%


• Hazardous Noise = 0%


• Heating Devices = 0%


• Hypoxia = 0%


• Laser/High Intensity Lights = 20%


• Magnetic Fields = 60%


• Moving Mechanical Parts = 60%


• Needles/Sharp Objects = 60%


• Potential Electric Shock = 20%


• Potential for Physical Assault = 20%


• Radiation = 0%


• Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%


• Unprotected Heights = 0%


• Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 20%

Shift

Days

Disclaimer

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