Location : Pembroke
Pines, Florida
Employees in Imaging
Services at #teamMHSflorida enjoy participating in an excellent,
unrivaled culture. Patient safety, quality and outstanding customer
service are valued above all else. Extensive teamwork and
collaboration are encouraged across the modalities for the mutual
benefit of improving patient outcomes and providing a rewarding
experience for our employees involved in their care.
Summary :
Performs magnetic resonance
imaging in accordance with applicable scope and standards of
practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the
organization.
Responsibilities : Charges
appropriately for all supplies used for procedure and utilizes
appropriate exam codes.When ordered, prepares and administers
contrast media and / or medications within scope of practice.
Monitors patient condition continually and reports / responds to
changes in status as appropriate.Positions patient and performs
imaging procedure(s). Analyzes acquisition parameters and resulting
sequences and identifies issues with the quality of images. Takes
appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including
repositioning patient and / or repeating images / sequences in
conjunction with interpreting physicians and standard
protocols.Takes on call shift responsibilities as required by the
department.Reviews patient history and physician's orders.
Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure
patient's understanding and cooperation.Prepares equipment
and supplies. Selects appropriate imaging parameters. Implements
safety standards and performs appropriate quality control
procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and / or reports
equipment malfunctions as necessary.Maintains MRI Safety in
accordance with safety recommendations outlined by the American
College of Radiology and hospital policy.
Competencies :
ACCOUNTABILITY, CARDIAC
MONITORING - TECHS, CUSTOMER SERVICE, MRI SAFETY, PATIENT AND
FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PATIENT POSITIONING AND PROCEDURES,
RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR
Education and Certification
Requirements : Accredited
Program : Imaging (Required)ARRT_American Registry of Radiology Tech
(ARRT) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), BLS
Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart
Association (AMERICAN HEART)
Additional Job Information :
Complexity of Work : Requires critical thinking skills, decisive
judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be
able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate
action.Required Work Experience : No previous experience
requiredOther Information : Must be registered in magnetic resonance
imaging (MRI) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
(ARRT) or registered as a Technologist (ARMRIT)- Advance Registry
MRI Technology within one calendar year of hire.Additional
Education Info : Graduate of an accredited imaging program.
Working Conditions and
Physical Requirements :
Bending
and Stooping = 40%
Climbing =
0%
Kneeling = 40%
Lifting / Carrying Patients 35
Pounds or Greater = 60%
Lifting or Carrying 0
Lifting or Carrying
2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
Lifting or
Carrying >
75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
Pushing
or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient =
60%
Pushing or Pulling >
75 lbs Non-Patient
= 60%
Repetitive Movement Foot / Leg = 20%
Repetitive
Movement Hand / Arm = 40%
Running =
0%
Squatting = 20%
Standing =
20%
Audible
Speech = 80%
Hearing Acuity =
80%
Taste Discrimination = 0%
Depth Perception =
80%
Distinguish Color =
80%
Seeing - Near = 80%
Bio hazardous Waste =
40%
Biological Hazards - Respiratory =
40%
Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion =
40%
Blood and / or Bodily Fluids =
40%
Communicable Diseases and / or Pathogens =
40%
Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%
Dust =
0%
Hazardous Chemicals = 20%
Hazardous Medication
= 20%
Computer Monitor = 60%
Domestic Animals =
0%
Fire Risk = 20%
Hazardous Noise =
0%
Hypoxia = 0%
Laser / High Intensity Lights =
20%
Moving Mechanical Parts = 60%
Needles / Sharp
Objects = 60%
Potential Electric Shock =
20%
Potential for Physical Assault =
20%
Sudden
Decompression During Flights = 0%
Unprotected
Heights = 0%
Wet or Slippery Surfaces =
20%
Shift : Nights
Disclaimer : This
job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be
an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or
working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to
indicate the general nature and level of work performed by
employees within this classification.
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specific to any employer. We encourage candidates to talk to their
Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates,
during the hiring process.
Memorial Healthcare
System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to
workplace diversity.
Memorial Healthcare System
recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment
opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender,
gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin,
veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor
prohibited by law.
We are proud to offer
Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military
spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your
status on your application to take advantage of this program.
Employment is subject to post offer,
pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.
If you need reasonable accommodation during the
application process, please call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or
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Mri Technologist • Pembroke Pines, FL, Broward County, FL; Florida, United States