MRI Tech

Health First Careers•Melbourne, FL

10d

About The Position

The Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist operates MRI equipment to capture detailed images for diagnostic evaluation. The technologist ensures patient safety and comfort, follows established imaging protocols, and maintains compliance with regulatory standards. The role collaborates with healthcare teams to produce high-quality scans for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. The schedule is full-time, with shift times of 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The position is paygrade 39. A $20,000 hire-on bonus and relocation assistance may be available.

Requirements

Graduate of an ARRT-accredited program, an ARMRIT-accredited program or school, a JRCNMT program, or a JRC-DMS sonography program.
No prior work experience is required.
Radiology Technologists must hold general radiographer licensure in the State of Florida.
Hold one of the following certifications: ARRT (R), ARRT (MR), ARMRIT, ARRT (N), NMTCB, ARRT (S), or ARDMS.
Complete an American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) Healthcare Provider course and hold the completion card before the start date; maintain it thereafter.
Become certified in ARMRIT or ARRT (MR) within two years of the start date.
Be able to report to the applicable Health First facility within 30 minutes when on call.
Be able to work safely in a magnetic environment.
Work effectively and efficiently in a stressful environment and respond to life-threatening situations.
Demonstrate effective time management and critical-thinking skills, and coordinate scheduling and patient flow.
Meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent movement, lifting and moving objects up to 100 pounds or more, and potentially lifting, turning, pulling, pushing, or assisting people and equipment for up to 90% of the assigned shift.
Communicate and exchange information; have visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks.

Nice To Haves

Prior MRI experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe environment for patients, coworkers, and self when operating high-field-strength magnets and related equipment by following MRI safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Screen patients for MRI safety and document and communicate pertinent information before and after procedures.
Position patients for MR scans using immobilization and protective equipment in accordance with department safety procedures and protocols.
Produce images that meet image-quality standards and evaluate MR scans for technical quality.
Identify, prepare, and administer medications within the MRI Technologist’s scope of practice as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
Adapt to workflow changes and organizational needs based on fluctuations in patient volume.
Communicate effectively with patients, licensed practitioners, Health First associates, the public, and other customers using excellent customer-relations skills.
Follow federal, state, and regional healthcare regulations and adhere to Joint Commission and ACR standards.
Provide orientation and education for new technologists and assist radiologists in developing new protocols and MR imaging techniques.