MRI Technologist NN

• DEPARTMENT: 27044 - MRI North Naples
• LOCATION: 11190 Health Park Blvd, Naples, FL, 34110
• WORK TYPE: Full Time
• WORK SCHEDULE: 8 Hour Day

ABOUT NCH

NCH is an independent, locally governed non-profit delivering premier comprehensive care. Our healthcare system is comprised of two hospitals, an alliance of 700+ physicians, and medical facilities in dozens of locations throughout Southwest Florida that offer nationally recognized, quality health care.

NCH is transforming into an Advanced Community Healthcare System(TM) and we're proud to: Provide higher acuity care and Centers of Excellence; Offer Graduate Medical Education and fellowships; Have endowed chairs; Conduct research and participate in national clinical trials; and partner with other health market leaders, like Hospital for Special Surgery, Encompass, and ProScan.

Join our mission to help everyone live a longer, happier, healthier life. We are committed to care and believe there's always more at NCH - for you and every person we serve together. Visit nchjobs.org to learn more.

JOB SUMMARY

The MRI Technologist is responsible for the production of quality MRI images through knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy, MRI scanning and provide high quality patient care.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Other duties may be assigned.

Full understanding of HIS, RIS, PACS to include ordering, monitoring workings, validation of images and completing studies

Ability to organize relative patient information, reports, and images (including priors) for interpretation.

Interviews patients for relevant medical history, explains exams and assists patients.

Interviews patients to obtain a complete MRI Safety/Implant history. Cross references implant with known devices databases. Reports any safety issues to the attending radiologist for determination of MR eligibility.

Produces images which demonstrate a thorough knowledge of MRI imaging as well as established imaging protocols.

Follows MRI safety protocols and policies.

Demonstrates ability to operate power injector system.

Identifies all patients using two patient identifiers (name and birth date).

Demonstrates caring, excellence, leadership, pride, teamwork, integrity and center wide standards for service.

Provides all aspects of patient care based on established standards. Demonstrates competency in all procedures within scope of practice, as appropriate to the ages of patients served; the ability to obtain information and interpret information in terms of the patient's needs; knowledge of growth and development and an understanding of the range of treatment of the patients.

Knows the general condition of the equipment at all times, knows how to operate all equipment required in the course of performing procedures. Documents and reports failures in a timely manner in accordance with policies and procedures.

Recognizes normal and abnormal image findings and reports to supervisor or radiologist.

Maintains proper stock of medical and clerical supplies.

Assists with rotating supplies and linen.

Starts and removes IV's for exams.

Escorting patients to exam/procedure rooms. Observes, records and reports patients conditions and reactions to drugs and treatments to providers.


EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

High School or GED required.

Satisfactory completion of a formal Radiologic Technology Program/Magnetic Resonance Imaging/Nuclear Medicine/Radiation Therapy/Sonography Program in approved school.

Registered with ARRT in Radiography (R) or ARMRIT (MRI) within one year of employment.

Minimum 1 year experience as MRI Technologist preferred.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.

Required

Preferred

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