MRI Tech (Per Diem) Hospital location

Miami, Florida

Employer: Nicklaus Children's Health System
Industry: Imaging & Radiology
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Description

Job Summary



Performs MRI examinations on patients as requested by the referring physicians. Coordinates patient flow and activities of the MRI Scanner.



Job Specific Duties

  • Checks patient chart or prescription to guarantee proper exam is performed.
  • Coordinates MRI exams with other departments and doctors' offices.
  • Documents all the required information in patient log book and patient scan sheet.
  • Exercises extreme care and caution while obtaining medical history and reason for examination in order to promote patient safety and avoid damage to MRI equipment.
  • Follows hospital patient-identification policy prior to performing examination.
  • Informs shift supervisor of equipment repair and keeps MRI equipment clean and orderly.
  • Responsible for maintaining current educational levels to stay current on new MRI issues.
  • Monitors all patients in the MRI scanner with nursing assistance when appropriate.
  • Operates MRI scanner to produce detailed high quality diagnostic images.
  • Performs scans in a timely manner to reduce patient delays.
  • Enters and transmits patient information to PACS promptly upon completion of examination.


Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements

  • Enrolled or completed a training program in MRI (or) 3 years of MRI Technologist experience
  • American Registry of Rad Tech ARRT-MR or ARMRIT - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment-required within 1 year of hire date
  • American Heart Association CPR BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • 1 year of experience as an MRI technologist preferred.
  • Knowledge of location of emergency equipment and their functions.
  • Knowledge of cardiac, fetal, and other specialties are preferred.
  • Knowledge of working in an OR environment preferred.
  • Ability to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families, and co-workers.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Ability to problem solve and adapt standard clinical procedures to the individual client's needs.
  • Ability to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions.
Created: 2024-08-27
Reference: 26033
Country: United States
State: Florida
City: Miami
ZIP: 33129