MRI Technologist II - FT - Flex - $20K Sign on Bonus - MRHS

MRI Technologist

Location: Hollywood, Florida

Employees in Imaging Services at #teamMHSflorida enjoy participating in an excellent, unrivaled culture. Patient safety, quality and outstanding customer service are valued above all else. Extensive teamwork and collaboration are encouraged across the modalities for the mutual benefit of improving patient outcomes and providing a rewarding experience for our employees involved in their care.

Summary: Performs magnetic resonance imaging in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares equipment and supplies.
• Selects appropriate imaging parameters.
• Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment.
• Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
• Performs independently core MR Protocols, complex Neuro cases and anesthesia cases.
• Provides feedback as a Peer for Performance Evaluations.
• Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s).
• Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results.
• Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure.
• Enters, transmits and reports scan results.
• Reviews patient history and physician's orders.
• Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
• Serves as a Resource for staff members in partnership with the clinical educator.
• Charges appropriately for all supplies used for procedures.
• When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice.
• Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.
• Performs Quality Assurance Testing on Imaging and related equipment.
• Precepts students or new hires.

Competencies: ACCOUNTABILITY, ADMINISTRATION OF CONTRAST MEDIA, CARDIAC MONITORING - TECHS, CUSTOMER SERVICE, MRI SAFETY, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PATIENT POSITIONING AND PROCEDURES, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR, TEAM WORK

Education and Certification Requirements: Accredited Program: Imaging (Required) ARRT_American Registry of Radiology Tech (ARRT) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE), BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS), Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)

Additional Job Information: Complexity of Work: This role requires critical thinking skills, effective communication, decisive judgment, and the ability to build and foster positive relationships. Requires the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Competent in: Contrast Enhanced MRA Neuro & CSF Flow, Contrast Enhanced body MRA, WARP and Metal Reduction Protocols, MRI Perfusion, MR Conditional Device Screening, and MRI Reconstruction (MIPS, MPRS). Specific to sites with breast MRI services - MRI Guided Biopsies Required Work Experience: Two (2) years of MRI Technologist experience. Other Information: Registered as a Technologist (RT), (RTT) or (NMTCB) and registered in magnetic resonance imaging (MR) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Registered as a Technologist (ARMRIT) - Advance Registry MRI Technologist.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Bending and Stooping = 40%
• Climbing = 0%
• Keyboard Entry = 60%
• Kneeling = 40%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 60%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Reaching = 60%
• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 20%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 40%
• Running = 0%
• Sitting = 60%
• Squatting = 20%
• Standing = 20%
• Walking = 40%
• Audible Speech = 80%
• Hearing Acuity = 80%
• Smelling Acuity = 0%
• Taste Discrimination = 0%
• Depth Perception = 80%
• Distinguish Color = 80%
• Seeing - Far = 80%
• Seeing - Near = 80%
• Bio hazardous Waste = 40%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 40%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 40%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 40%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 40%
• Asbestos = 0%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%
• Dust = 0%
• Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 0%
• Hazardous Chemicals = 20%
• Hazardous Medication = 20%
• Latex = 20%
• Computer Monitor = 60%
• Domestic Animals = 0%
• Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
• Fire Risk = 20%
• Hazardous Noise = 0%
• Heating Devices = 0%
• Hypoxia = 0%
• Laser/High Intensity Lights = 20%
• Magnetic Fields = 60%
• Moving Mechanical Parts = 60%
• Needles/Sharp Objects = 60%
• Potential Electric Shock = 20%
• Potential for Physical Assault = 20%
• Radiation = 0%
• Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
• Unprotected Heights = 0%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 20%

Shift: Evenings

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

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