MRI Technologist

Orlando Health•Orlando, FL

14h

About The Position

Provides quality patient care while performing diagnostic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy and/or physiology for interpretation or intervention, adhering to MRI safety principles. The role requires professional judgment, attention to patient needs and safety, and compliance with applicable regulations, organizational policies, and quality-control standards. The technologist may work at any facility and provides patient transport.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology, Sonography, or Nuclear Medicine, or an approved MRI technologist program through ARMRIT.
Hold valid ARRT, ARDMS, NMTCB, or ARMRIT certification.
Maintain current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
Experience: none required.

Nice To Haves

Valid Certified Radiologic Technologist licensure by the State of Florida is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy and/or physiology for interpretation or intervention.
Exercise professional judgment and maintain a demeanor that supports quality care.
Deliver appropriate care, recognize patient conditions, and ensure successful completion of procedures.
Comply with state and federal regulations applicable to each modality and adhere to Orlando Health mission statements and strategic imperatives.
Assess patients’ physical conditions and age-specific needs; provide instructions to achieve cooperation and desired results.
Verify patient identity, obtain clinical history, and ensure accurate documentation.
Position patients, equipment, and associated devices and manipulate technical factors to produce high-quality images.
Assess images for technical quality, annotation, patient identification, and demonstration of relevant anatomy.
Apply MRI safety principles to patients, self, and others.
Comply with quality-control standards and participate in quality-control tasks.
Administer contrast medication, with or without power injectors; perform venipuncture and evaluate IV access for prescribed contrast administration.
Provide medical aid in cases of adverse contrast reactions or other emergencies.
Use standard precautions and personal protective equipment to prevent cross-contamination.
Assist with supervising student technologists and training new technologists.
Use Corporate Radiology computer systems effectively and accurately.
Ensure customer safety and maintain regular, punctual attendance in accordance with applicable policies and laws.
Comply with Orlando Health policies, department guidelines, and education requirements.
Maintain clean, well-stocked, and organized work areas and equipment.
Work at any facility as required and provide patient transport.