MRI Tech

Position Summary

Responsibilities

• Essential Functions
• Performs diagnostic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy and/or physiology for interpretation and/or intervention.
• Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complimentary to quality care.
• Delivers appropriate care while recognizing patient conditions and ensuring successful completion of procedures.
• Complies with all state and federalregulations applicable to each modality.
• Adheresto Orlando Health mission statements and strategic imperatives.
• Assessesthe patient’s physical condition and age specific needs.
• Provides instructions that achieve patient cooperation and desired results.
• Performs proper patient identification, acquires patient’s clinical history, and assures that the information is accurately documented.
• Positions patient, equipment, associated devices, and manipulatestechnical factorsto achieve high quality images for interpretation.
• Assesses diagnostic imagesfor technical quality, proper annotation, and patientidentification, ensuring that all relative anatomy is demonstrated.
• Applies principles of MRI safety to patients, self, and others.
• Comprehends and complies withQuality Controlstandards and participatesin all Quality Control tasks.
• Demonstrates proficiency in contrast medication administration with and without use of powerinjectors.
• Performs venipuncture and evaluatesIV accessfor the purpose of contrast administration as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Administers medical aid asrequired in cases of adverse reactionsto contrastmedication and/or other emergencies.
• Applies appropriate standard precautions and personal protective equipment to prevent cross-contamination of contagious diseases.
• Assistsin supervision ofstudent technologists and training of new technologists.
• Utilizes all Corporate Radiology computer systems effectively and accurately.
• Ensuressafety of all customers.
• Maintainsreasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies, department guidelines, and education requirements.

Qualifications

• Education/Training
• Graduate of accredited school of Radiologic Technology or;
• Graduate of accredited school of Sonography or;
• Graduate of an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine or;
• Graduate of an approved MRI technologist program through American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) Licensure/Certification
• Valid American Registry of Radiologic Technologists(ARRT) certification or;
• Valid American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) certification or;
• Valid Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) certification or;
• Valid American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) certification
• Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification. Experience All experience levels encouraged to apply