MRI Technologist

Schedule

PRN

Shift

Day-Weekend (United States of America)

Location

Clermont Health Park, 1919 E HWY 50, CLERMONT, FL 34711

Job Description

• Ensures exam rooms are clean, stocked, and ready for use, and that all equipment undergoes routine cleaning and safety checks.
• Notifies appropriate personnel when inventory is low.
• Educates patients and family members about MRI procedures, contrast use, and safety precautions, promoting comfort and cooperation throughout the exam.
• Positions patients accurately and comfortably using appropriate immobilization and coil placement techniques to ensure high-quality imaging.
• Prepares and administers IV contrast material following safety guidelines and monitors patients for adverse reactions.
• Performs and documents daily system quality control (QC) checks in compliance with departmental policies and regulatory requirements.
• Follows department protocols for patient identification, informed consent, and time-out procedures prior to starting exams.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR) and PACS systems.
• Performs high-quality MRI examinations in accordance with physician orders and departmental protocols to ensure diagnostic image quality and patient safety.
• Reviews patient history and clinical information to confirm exam appropriateness and identify potential contraindications (e.g., implanted devices, metal, claustrophobia, contrast allergies).
• Screens all patients, staff, and equipment for MRI safety compliance per facility policy and current safety standards, including completion of required screening documentation.
• Operates all imaging equipment safely and properly, including scanners, injectors, and monitors, adapting protocols for patients of all ages.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively and work with people of various diverse backgrounds (Required)
• Knowledge of MRI procedures (Required)
• Knowledge of MRI scanners (Required)
• Ability to learn and grow with new technology (Required)
• Customer Service skills (Required)
• MRI Safety (Required)
• Basic IV skills (Required)
• Ability to work well in a constantly changing environment (Required)
• Ability to work flexibly in variable shifts, occasionally including weekends or holidays (Required)
• Ability to understand medical terminology (Required)
• Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with patients and their family, hospital staff, nurses, physicians, and other health care professionals (Required)
• Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English (Required)
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office (Required)
• General computer skills and PACS (Preferred)
• General physics and anatomy (Preferred)
• Experience/knowledge of computers/networking (Required)
• Ability to quickly learn and follow departmental policies and procedures (Required)
• Maintain responsibility for all Hospital continuing and annual education (Required)
• Must maintain all required registries and licenses to perform imaging procedures (Required)
• Ability to follow Basic Radiation Safety concepts of time, distance, and shielding to keep exposure levels ALARA for patients and staff (Required)
• Ability to perform MRI procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail (Required)
• Excellent customer service skills (Required)
• Ability to deal efficiently, ethically, and courteously with all patients and hospital personnel (Required)
• Excellent verbal and written skills to facilitate communication with medical personnel that addresses the physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and age-appropriate needs of the patient population served within the organization (Required)

Education

• Associate (Preferred)
• High School Grad or Equiv (Required)

Field Of Study

• N/A

Work Experience

• 1+ years experience in radiology and completion of MRI training program (Preferred)

Licenses And Certifications

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) (Required)
• Registered Technologist - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (R.T.(MR)ARRT)) (Required) OR American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) (Required)

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements:

Pay Range

$28.68 - $53.35

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.