MRI Technologist - PRN

AdventHealth•Tampa, FL

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The MRI Technologist performs MRI examinations according to physician orders and departmental protocols, ensuring diagnostic image quality and patient safety. The role includes reviewing patient history and clinical information for exam appropriateness and potential contraindications; screening patients, staff, and equipment for MRI safety; educating patients and families about procedures, contrast, and safety; positioning patients; and preparing and administering IV contrast while monitoring for adverse reactions. The technologist operates MRI scanners, injectors, and monitors; performs and documents daily system quality-control checks; follows patient identification, informed consent, and time-out procedures; and maintains accurate records in EMR and PACS. The role also involves keeping exam rooms and equipment clean, stocked, and ready, completing routine cleaning and safety checks, and reporting low inventory. Other duties may be assigned. This is a PRN day-shift position in Tampa, Florida. The position requires flexible work in variable shifts, which may occasionally include weekends or holidays.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively and work with people from diverse backgrounds.
Knowledge of MRI procedures, MRI scanners, and MRI safety.
Basic IV skills.
Customer-service skills and the ability to deal efficiently, ethically, and courteously with patients and hospital personnel.
Ability to learn and grow with new technology and quickly learn and follow departmental policies and procedures.
Ability to work well in a constantly changing environment and flexibly across variable shifts, occasionally including weekends or holidays.
Ability to understand medical terminology and communicate effectively with patients, families, hospital staff, nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
Conversational English reading, writing, and speaking skills.
Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office; experience or knowledge of computers and networking.
Ability to maintain responsibility for hospital continuing and annual education and maintain required registries and licenses for imaging procedures.
Ability to follow basic radiation-safety concepts of time, distance, and shielding to keep exposure levels ALARA for patients and staff.
Ability to perform MRI procedures at a technical level without constant supervision of technical detail.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to address the physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and age-appropriate needs of the patient population.
High school graduate or equivalent.
American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) certification or Registered Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist RT(MR)(ARRT) certification.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree.
General computer skills and PACS.
Knowledge of general physics and anatomy.
One or more years of radiology experience and completion of an MRI training program.

Responsibilities

Keep exam rooms clean, stocked, and ready for use; routinely clean and safety-check equipment and notify appropriate personnel when inventory is low.
Educate patients and family members about MRI procedures, contrast use, and safety precautions.
Position patients accurately and comfortably using appropriate immobilization and coil placement techniques.
Prepare and administer IV contrast according to safety guidelines and monitor patients for adverse reactions.
Perform and document daily MRI system quality-control checks in accordance with departmental policies and regulatory requirements.
Follow patient identification, informed consent, and time-out procedures before exams.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in EMR and PACS systems.
Perform MRI examinations according to physician orders and departmental protocols to ensure diagnostic image quality and patient safety.
Review patient history and clinical information to confirm exam appropriateness and identify potential contraindications.
Screen patients, staff, and equipment for MRI safety compliance according to facility policy and current safety standards, including completing required screening documentation.
Operate imaging equipment safely and properly, including scanners, injectors, and monitors, and adapt protocols for patients of all ages.
Perform other duties as assigned.