MRI Technologist - #255093
Parrish Medical Center
Date: 1 week ago
City: Titusville, FL
Contract type: Full time
Department:
Diagnostic Imaging
Schedule/Status:
Saturdays; Per Diem
Standard Hours/Week:
Varies
Location:
Port St. John
General Description:
The MRI Technologist reports to CT/MRI Supervisor (if on-site) or DI Supervisor (if off-site) and performs routine and emergent MRI scanning procedures while using careful high magnetic field safety practices. The position shall exemplify the desired Culture of Choice and philosophies of Parrish Healthcare.
Key Responsibilities:
Formal Education:
Diagnostic Imaging
Schedule/Status:
Saturdays; Per Diem
Standard Hours/Week:
Varies
Location:
Port St. John
General Description:
The MRI Technologist reports to CT/MRI Supervisor (if on-site) or DI Supervisor (if off-site) and performs routine and emergent MRI scanning procedures while using careful high magnetic field safety practices. The position shall exemplify the desired Culture of Choice and philosophies of Parrish Healthcare.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provides all aspects of Magnetic Resonance Imaging care based on established standards.
- DEMONSTRATES COMPETENCY in all procedures within the scope of practice, as appropriate to the ages of the patients served evidenced by: The ability to obtain information and interpret information in terms of the patient’s needs; knowledge of growth and development; and understanding of how to compensate technical factors to provide an optimal clinical image for interpretation. Age groups that pertain include: INFANT, PEDIATRIC, ADULT, ADOLESCENT AND GERIATRIC.
- Educates the patient prior to performing the procedure and ensures patient questions are answered.
- Ensures proper prescreening of all patients for MRI procedures with patient and/or family interviews.
- Operates computer to achieve maximum quality scans for an accurate diagnosis.
- Administers contrast agents when appropriate using department established criteria and guidelines, computer entry for charge capture and recognition of adverse patient reactions. Completes all necessary documentation related to contrast media use.
- Communicates patient needs and/or pertinent assessment information to the radiologist (or other healthcare providers) as it pertains to the exam.
- Completes timely and accurate computer entry duties including exam status change, billing additions or corrections, patient tracking time entries, and appropriate ICD-10 codes.
- Cleans and stocks MRI Suite as assigned. Cleans MRI equipment and follows infection control guidelines for waste disposal. Reads posted department communications and attends staff meetings.
- Prepares and verifies daily function of equipment necessary to perform daily procedures. Performs quality assurance and is responsible for knowing manufacturers safety recommendations for all equipment.
- Reports any problems to supervisor.
- Coordinates patient scheduling, patient care plans and other diagnostic procedures with nursing units, physician offices, other Diagnostic Imaging modalities and radiologists.
- Knows fire, disaster and safety procedures and regulations as pertains to the work area.
- Performs similar or related duties as assigned.
Formal Education:
- Associate's Degree or other Two Year College equivalent required.
- Military training accepted.
- 1 - 2 years of experience preferred.
- Florida DOH in Radiologic Technology (or associate degree or bachelor degree in allied health field with certification in another clinical imaging field (i.e. US, NM, etc))
- BCLS through the American Heart Association required.
- ARRT certification required.
- MRI Registry eligible required within 1 year of hire date.
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