MRI Technologist (Per Diem)

Nicklaus Children's•Miami, FL

About The Position

Performs MRI examinations requested by referring physicians and coordinates patient flow and activities of the MRI scanner. The role requires careful review of patient charts and prescriptions, coordination with other departments and physicians’ offices, and accurate documentation of required information in patient logs and scan sheets. The technologist obtains medical history and examination reasons with care to promote patient safety and prevent damage to MRI equipment, follows patient-identification policies, monitors patients with nursing assistance when appropriate, and operates the scanner to produce high-quality diagnostic images. The position also includes maintaining clean and orderly equipment, reporting repair needs to the shift supervisor, keeping current with MRI developments, completing scans efficiently, and promptly transmitting patient information to PACS.

Requirements

Enrolled in or completed an MRI training program, or have 3 years of MRI Technologist experience.
ARRT-MR or ARMRIT certification, maintained as active and in good standing throughout employment; required within 1 year of hire date.
American Heart Association CPR BLS certification, maintained as active and in good standing throughout employment.
Knowledge of the location and functions of emergency equipment.
Ability to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families, and co-workers.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Ability to problem-solve and adapt standard clinical procedures to individual client needs.
Ability to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions.

Nice To Haves

1 year of experience as an MRI technologist.
Knowledge of cardiac, fetal, and other specialties.
Knowledge of working in an OR environment.

Responsibilities

Perform MRI examinations as requested by referring physicians.
Coordinate patient flow and activities of the MRI scanner.
Review patient charts or prescriptions to ensure the proper examination is performed.
Coordinate MRI examinations with other departments and doctors’ offices.
Document required information in the patient log book and scan sheet.
Carefully obtain medical history and the reason for examination to promote patient safety and avoid damage to MRI equipment.
Follow hospital patient-identification policy before performing examinations.
Inform the shift supervisor of equipment repair needs and keep MRI equipment clean and orderly.
Maintain current educational knowledge about new MRI issues.
Monitor patients in the MRI scanner, with nursing assistance when appropriate.
Operate the MRI scanner to produce detailed, high-quality diagnostic images.
Perform scans in a timely manner to reduce patient delays.
Enter and transmit patient information to PACS promptly after examinations.