Position Summary

MRI Technologist Pool Diagnostic Imaging (ARRT)

SHIFT: offers a flexible schedule per departmental needs.

Provides quality patient care when performing diagnostic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretationand/or intervention while adhering to MRI safety principles.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions• Performs diagnostic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy and/or physiology for interpretation and/orintervention.• Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complimentary to quality care.• Delivers appropriate care while recognizing patient conditions and ensuring successful completion of procedures.• Complies with allstate and federal regulations applicable to each modality.• Adheresto Baptist Health mission statements and strategic imperatives.• Assessesthe patient’s physical condition and age specific needs.• Provides instructions that achieve patient cooperation and desired results.• Performs proper patient identification, acquires patient’s clinical history, and assures that the information is accurately documented.• Positions patient, equipment, associated devices, and manipulates technical factors to achieve high quality images for interpretation.• Assesses diagnostic imagesfor technical quality, proper annotation, and patient identification, ensuring that allrelative anatomy isdemonstrated.• Applies principles of MRIsafety to patients,self, and others.• Comprehends and complies with Quality Controlstandards and participatesin allQuality Control tasks.• Demonstrates proficiency in contrast medication administration with and without use of powerinjectors.• Performs venipuncture and evaluatesIV accessforthe purpose of contrast administration as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.• Administers medical aid asrequired in cases of adverse reactionsto contrast medication and/or other emergencies.• Applies appropriate standard precautions and personal protective equipment to prevent cross-contamination of contagious diseases.• Assistsin supervision ofstudent technologists and training of new technologists.• Utilizes all Corporate Radiology computer systems effectively and accurately.• Ensuressafety of all customers.• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, stateand local standards.• Maintains compliance with all Baptist Health policies, department guidelines, and education requirements.

Qualifications

Education/Training• Graduate of accredited school of Radiologic Technology or.• Graduate of accredited school of Sonography or,• Graduate of an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine or,• Graduate of an approved MRI technologist program through American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT)

Licensure/Certification• Valid American Registry of Radiologic Technologists(ARRT) certification or,• Valid American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) certification or,• Valid Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) certification or,• Valid American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) certification• Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.

Experience

None.