MRI Technologist
Company: Parrish Healthcare
Location: Titusville
Posted on: October 23, 2024
Job Description:
Department:
Diagnostic Imaging
Schedule/Status:
6:30am-5:00pm; Full Time Standard Hours/Week:
40 Location:
Titusville
General Description:
The MRI Technologist reports to CT/MRI Supervisor (if on-site) or
DI Supervisor (if off-site) and performs routine and emergent MRI
scanning procedures while using careful high magnetic field safety
practices. The position shall exemplify the desired Culture of
Choice-- and philosophies of Parrish Healthcare. Key
Responsibilities:
- Provides all aspects of Magnetic Resonance Imaging care based
on established standards.
- DEMONSTRATES COMPETENCY in all procedures within the scope of
practice, as appropriate to the ages of the patients served
evidenced by: The ability to obtain information and interpret
information in terms of the patient's needs; knowledge of growth
and development; and understanding of how to compensate technical
factors to provide an optimal clinical image for interpretation.
Age groups that pertain include: INFANT, PEDIATRIC, ADULT,
ADOLESCENT AND GERIATRIC.
- Educates the patient prior to performing the procedure and
ensures patient questions are answered.
- Ensures proper prescreening of all patients for MRI procedures
with patient and/or family interviews.
- Operates computer to achieve maximum quality scans for an
accurate diagnosis.
- Administers contrast agents when appropriate using department
established criteria and guidelines, computer entry for charge
capture and recognition of adverse patient reactions. Completes all
necessary documentation related to contrast media use.
- Communicates patient needs and/or pertinent assessment
information to the radiologist (or other healthcare providers) as
it pertains to the exam.
- Completes timely and accurate computer entry duties including
exam status change, billing additions or corrections, patient
tracking time entries, and appropriate ICD-10 codes.
- Cleans and stocks MRI Suite as assigned. Cleans MRI equipment
and follows infection control guidelines for waste disposal. Reads
posted department communications and attends staff meetings.
- Prepares and verifies daily function of equipment necessary to
perform daily procedures. Performs quality assurance and is
responsible for knowing manufacturers safety recommendations for
all equipment.
- Reports any problems to supervisor.
- Coordinates patient scheduling, patient care plans and other
diagnostic procedures with nursing units,
physician offices, other Diagnostic Imaging modalities and
radiologists.
- Knows fire, disaster and safety procedures and regulations as
pertains to the work area.
- Performs similar or related duties as assigned.
Requirements: Formal Education:
- Associate's Degree or other Two Year College equivalent
required.
- Military training accepted. Work Experience:
- 1 - 2 years of experience preferred. Required Licenses,
Certifications, Registrations:
- BLS through the American Heart Association required
- ARRT certification required
- MRI Registry (MR) through ARRT is required within twelve months
of hire date
Full Time Benefits:
Eligible to participate in a number of PMC-sponsored benefits,
including:
- Benefits Start on Day 1
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Program
- Tuition Reimbursement/Educational Assistance
- EAP, Flex Spending, Accident, Critical and Other Applicable
Benefits
- Annual Accrual of 152 Personal Leave Bank (PLB) Hours Parrish
Healthcare is a caring community of healthcare professionals
passionate about excellence and fulfilling our mission of providing
Healing Experiences For Everyone All The Time--.
Parrish Healthcare has a Culture of Choice--. This means a we have
a healing work environment that empowers people to aspire to be
their very best. We partner passionate, talented and skilled people
in the right role with the right resources. We provide a clear and
strategic direction to achieve superior results on behalf of the
communities we serve.
Keywords: Parrish Healthcare, Titusville , MRI Technologist, Other , Titusville, Florida
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