MRI Tech - MRI

Health First Careers • Palm Bay, FL

29d

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 complies with regulatory standards. The role collaborates with healthcare teams to produce high-quality scans that support accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.

The position includes maintaining a safe environment around high-field-strength magnets and related equipment; screening patients for MRI safety; documenting and communicating pertinent information before and after procedures; positioning patients and using immobilization and protective equipment; evaluating scans for technical quality; and preparing and administering medications within the technologist’s scope of practice when prescribed by a licensed practitioner. The technologist adapts to changing workflows and patient volumes, communicates effectively with patients and healthcare colleagues, follows applicable healthcare regulations and Joint Commission/ACR standards, and helps orient new technologists and develop imaging protocols and techniques with radiologists.

Requirements

• Graduate of an ARRT-accredited program, an ARMRIT-accredited program or school, a JRCNMT program, or a JRC-DMS Sonography program.
• For Radiology Technologists only: 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.
• Hold an American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) Healthcare Provider Completion Card before the start date and maintain it.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe environment around 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 changes in workflow and organizational needs in response to fluctuations in patient volume.
• Communicate effectively with patients, licensed practitioners, Health First associates, the public, and others, using excellent customer-relations skills.
• Follow Federal, State, and Regional healthcare regulations and comply with Joint Commission/ACR standards.
• Orient and educate new technologists and assist radiologists in developing new protocols and MR imaging techniques.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed