MRI Technologist en None

Schedule: Monday through Friday, with two late days per week (until 6:00 PM). Required to work two Saturdays per month from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

 Operate MRI equipment for the capturing diagnostic images of a particular segment of the patient’s body

• Help to properly position a patient correctly for MRI examinations
• Assist in the explanation of examination procedures to patients
• Assist in the provision of patients’ care and do detailed reporting of the patients’ medical needs
• Screen patients before examination for eye surveying, stapedectomy, and cardiac pacemaker
• Record the scan parameters using images gotten from the MRI machine
• Check patient’s history to know whether a patient will go for MRI examination or not
• Perform important duties during emergencies
• Perform administrative and clerical jobs as required
• Help to accomplish assigned tasks by following the laid down procedures and policies
• Analyze filing procedures to easily access and locate reports and images
• Ensure that MRI rooms are clean, organized, and safe for MRI examinations
• Help in the preparation of MRI room with the necessary equipment
• Follow safety guidelines and infection control procedures
• Assist Radiologists to administer medications
• Conduct proper inventory to maintain a stock of supplies
• Help in the calibration of MRI machines
• Ensure there are backup copies of all patients’ images. This is done by ensuring the transfer of patients’ images to a storage device
• Help to ensure patients are comfortable during MRI examination by providing headphones to reduce unpleasant noise.

 Competencies:

 Understanding the use of software, such as medical image processing software

• Understanding customer and personal service delivery
• Possess the knowledge and the technique required to diagnose and treat injuries, including symptoms
• Understanding of quality control analysis
• Complete and sign patients’ screening forms
• Perform additional duties as required by the management
• Understanding the importance of time management
• Possess effective communication skills
• Demonstrate competence in all relevant areas
• Should be flexible and reliable and be capable of demonstrating sound judgment
• Must be able to work harmoniously with a radiologist

 Qualifications:

 To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.

• Associate’s degree in radiological technology from accredited radiology technician program. Must have a valid and current Florida license.
• One to three years of experience as X-ray technician, preferably in medical practice environment.
• American Registry of Radiology Technologist registration preferred
• Must have attention to details.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements:

 Radiological unit. Exposure to disease, radiation, standing six to eight hours per day, walking, stooping, and bending. Requires ability to move equipment and transfer patients.