MRI Tech

Health First Careers•Palm Bay, FL

About The Position

The MRI Technologist operates MRI equipment to capture detailed images for diagnostic evaluation. The role supports patient safety and comfort, follows established imaging protocols, maintains compliance with regulatory standards, and collaborates with healthcare teams to produce high-quality scans for diagnosis and treatment planning. The technologist maintains a safe environment around high-field-strength magnets and related equipment; screens patients for MRI safety; documents and communicates relevant information before and after procedures; positions patients using immobilization and protective equipment; and evaluates scans for technical quality. The role also includes preparing and administering medications within the technologist’s scope of practice as prescribed by a licensed practitioner, adapting to workflow and patient-volume changes, communicating effectively with patients and colleagues, and following applicable healthcare regulations and Joint Commission/ACR standards. The technologist provides orientation and education to new technologists and assists radiologists with developing protocols and MR imaging techniques. This is a full-time evening-shift position. The posting notes possible eligibility for a $20,000 hire-on bonus and relocation assistance. The technologist must be able to report to an applicable Health First facility within 30 minutes when on call.

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, general radiographer licensure in the State of Florida.
Hold one of the listed certifications: ARRT (R), ARRT (MR), ARMRIT, ARRT (N), NMTCB, ARRT (S), or ARDMS.
Have 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.
Ability to report to an applicable Health First facility within 30 minutes when on call.
Ability to work safely in a magnetic environment.
Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a stressful environment and respond to life-threatening situations.
Effective time management and critical thinking skills, and ability to coordinate scheduling and patient flow.
Meet the stated physical demands, including frequent mobility, lifting or moving objects up to 100 pounds or more, and potentially assisting with movement of people or equipment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Operate MRI equipment to capture diagnostic images.
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 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 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, and the public, using excellent customer-relations skills.
Follow federal, state, and regional healthcare regulations and Joint Commission/ACR standards.
Orient and educate new technologists.
Assist radiologists in developing new protocols and MR imaging techniques.
Coordinate scheduling and patient flow while using effective time management and critical thinking skills.
Respond to life-threatening situations and work safely in a magnetic environment.
Report to an applicable Health First facility within 30 minutes when on call.