Seasonal MRI Tech

Tampa General Hospital; Brooksville (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital in Brooksville is seeking a Seasonal MRI Tech to operate imaging equipment and acquire high-quality diagnostic images under physician orders. This 13-week assignment offers higher base pay and a 4-day weekend schedule.

The MRI Technologist II role emphasizes patient care, AIDET communication, and safety, with required Florida radiography license and ARRT MR/RT registration; BLS is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited radiologic technology program.
• Minimum two years of MRI experience, hospital setting preferred.
• Current Florida General Radiographer license and ARRT MR/RT registries.
• BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Operate imaging equipment to acquire quality diagnostic images as ordered by the physician.
• Explain procedures to reduce patient anxiety and obtain cooperation.
• Assist with patient/family education and document progress.
• Maintain MRI safe principles and equipment readiness.
• Set up exam rooms with equipment, supplies and patient prep.
• Precept students or new staff as needed.

Skills

MRI Technology

Patient Care

AIDET communication

Radiography

Clinical Precepting

Education

Radiologic Technology Degree

Tools

MRI Scanner

Radiology Equipment

Job description

Job Description - Seasonal MRI Tech (260003L6)

Job Description

Seasonal MRI Tech - ( 260003L6 )

Description

InterHealth Staffing is a for-profit staffing division of TGH committed to providing patients with excellent and compassionate care. Positions range from permanent clinical float roles (Full time or Part Time) to Seasonal 13-week assignments with significantly higher base pay. As the region’s leading safety net hospital, Tampa General is committed to providing area residents with world-class and compassionate health care ranging from the simplest to the most complex medical services.

The MRI Technologist II provides outstanding customer service to patients, providers and clinical teams with the primary task of operating imaging equipment to acquire quality diagnostic images as ordered by the physician. In addition to adhering to the Mission and Vision Statement of Tampa General Hospital Crystal River, the following job duties are performed:

• Presents a professional, welcoming, supportive, and calm demeanor during all aspects of interactions with customers following AIDET principles.
• Communicates patient needs and responses through appropriate verbal and written correspondence.
• Explains procedures to patients to reduce their anxiety and obtain patient cooperation.
• Assists with patient / family education and keeps patient and families abreast of patient's progress.
• Responsible for proper operation of imaging and specialty equipment, keeps abreast of uses of medical devices
• Responsible for acquiring and processing optimum images during exams for diagnostic interpretation.
• Assumes responsibility and provides quality care for all procedures / exams performed
• Sets up exam rooms to include equipment, supplies and patient preparation
• Demonstrates an adequate knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Acts as a resource for students and new staff, may serve as a preceptor for new staff and students
• Responsible for completing all aspects of patient care documentation following the established charting procedure.
• Ensures MRI safe principles are followed per facility policies and procedures.
• Performs efficiently in emergency situations.
• Communicates and works well with staff and promotes team approach.

Performs various tasks as assigned related to imaging department.

Qualifications

Minimum Education: Graduate of an accredited school for Radiologic Technology or equivalent.

Experience: Minimum two years of experience performing MRI, preferably in hospital setting

Licensure / Certification:

• Current license for General Radiographer with the State of Florida
• Current registry with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) for Radiography (R) and Magnetic Resonance (MR) imaging.

Basic Life Support (BLS) is required through the American Red Cross (ARC) or the American Heart Association (AHA).

Work Locations

TGH Brooksville 17240 Cortez Boulevard Brooksville 34601

Eligible for Remote Work : On Site

Job

Radiology/Imaging Services

Organization

InterHealth

Schedule

Full-time

Scheduled Days : Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday