MRI Tech 3

Tampa General Hospital•Tampa, FL

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About The Position

The MRI Technologist 3 performs a full range of routine and complex magnetic resonance imaging examinations independently and serves as a resource for team members and students. The role supports diagnosis and treatment by promoting patient safety, image quality, and efficient throughput. The technologist applies MRI safety and screening practices, patient positioning, coil selection, and established imaging protocols. The position also mentors less experienced team members and students and provides expert knowledge to support development and implementation of MRI policies and protocols. The technologist may assist other imaging modalities or provide on-call coverage as assigned. All responsibilities are performed in alignment with Tampa General Hospital’s mission, vision, values, policies, and regulatory standards.

Requirements

Completion of an Allied Health Technical Program.
Florida or Compact State license/registration as a General Radiographer, Nuclear Medicine Technologist, or Radiation Therapy Technologist.
One of the following certifications: ARRT-Radiographer; NMTCB-Nuclear Medicine; ARDMS Registered; or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (AMRIT) certification.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
Three years of progressively responsible experience in an MRI diagnostic imaging department.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and complex MRI examinations independently according to prescribed protocols and technical guidelines.
Select and adjust established technical protocols and sequences based on the ordered examination and patient requirements.
Operate MRI equipment, ensure proper calibration and performance, and bring scanners up and take them down as needed.
Perform daily quality-assurance procedures and ensure scanner performance and regulatory compliance.
Prepare patients for MRI procedures by screening them, explaining the process, and positioning them appropriately; maintain patient safety throughout the procedure.
Administer contrast media as required and perform IV starts as needed for contrast injections.
Mentor and precept team members and students.
Archive and restore MRI examinations as necessary.
Ensure images are correctly transmitted to and stored in the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS).
Provide on-call coverage as required.
Assist other imaging modalities as permitted by appropriate competency, licensure, and certification.
Perform other duties as assigned.