MRI Technologist - Radiology-MRI

Position Details

Lakeland Regional Health is a leading medical center located in Central Florida. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have been dedicated to serving our community with excellence in healthcare. As the only Level 2 Trauma center for Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties, and the second busiest Emergency Department in the US, we are committed to providing high-quality care to our diverse patient population. Our facility is licensed for 910 beds and handles over 200,000 emergency room visits annually, along with 49,000 inpatient admissions, 21,000 surgical cases, 4,000 births, and 101,000 outpatient visits.

Lakeland Regional Health is currently seeking motivated individuals to join our team in various entry-level positions. Whether you're starting your career in healthcare or seeking new opportunities to make a difference, we have roles available across our primary and specialty clinics, urgent care centers, and upcoming standalone Emergency Department. With over 7,000 employees, Lakeland Regional Health offers a supportive work environment where you can thrive and grow professionally.

Work Hours per Biweekly Pay Period: 48.00

Shift: Saturday and Sunday 3:00 pm to 3:30 am
Location: 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd Lakeland, FL
Position Summary

MRI technologists utilize their communication, patient care and collaborative skills to interact with patients and other members of the health care team. They are responsible to ascertain each individual's safety in the MR environment before entering the magnetic field. MRI technologists utilize their knowledge of anatomy, physiology and the principles of MRI to safely and efficiently operate MRI scanners, assisting in the diagnosis of disease and injury. Responsible to practice within their scope of licensure in accordance with approved policies, procedures and protocols.

Position Responsibilities
Standard Work Duties: MRI Technologist

• Safely and efficiently operates the MRI unit to perform MRI procedures according to department SOP and physician approved scanning protocols
• Ensure the safety of patients, staff and visitors who come in contact with the powerful magnetic field of the MRI scanner. This is done by reviewing the MRI screening forms, researching all implanted devices to ensure MRI compatibility and, if necessary performing a physical check of the patient to look for items that are not MRI safe.
• Explain MRI procedures, answer patients' questions as fully as possible and provide emotional support to allay apprehension and elicit cooperation.
• Transfers patient to gantry, positions patient and coils and applies immobilization devices as needed.
• Maintains required files and records for periodical surveys as required by our accrediting bodies (ACR) as well as CMS and the Joint Commission
• Administers contrast media following established sterile techniques for intravenous injections.
• Safely operates peripheral equipment such as the power injectors, patient monitors and MRI safe infusion pumps.
• Educate new staff and students of any teaching institutions
• Ensures all electronic documentation is completed in the HER, RIS and PACS systems, to assure that physicians have pertinent information needed for better results of radiologic image turnaround time
• Organizes job functions and work assignments to be able to effectively complete duties and responsibilities. Perform all other duties as assigned.

Competencies & Skills

Essential:

• Knowledge of routine, trauma, and specialized MRI procedures, including but not limited to, Neuro, Ortho, Body and Cardiovascular MRI
• Patient Assessment skills
• Venipuncture skills Able to establish an IV site

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• Associate Degree

Nonessential:

• Bachelor Degree

Nonessential:

• Graduate of a JRCERT accredited program in Radiologic Technology or MRI Technology
• Any major

Essential:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support

Other information:
Certifications Essential:
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BLS-CPR for Healthcare Worker (must include a hands-on component and AHA approved) at time of hire.

Experience Essential: No experience necessary if a new graduate with the advanced registry of ARRT (MR)
Experience Preferred: Two years of full time experience