Port Charlotte, Florida
Posted: 24-Dec-24
Location: Winter Park, Florida
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Internal Number: 24018553
MRI TECHNOLOGIST - ADVENTHEALTH WINTER PARK - PRN
Our promise to you: Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule: PRN
Shift: VARIABLE - Includes nights and weekends
The community you’ll be caring for:
• AdventHealth Winter Park has continuously served the residents of Winter Park and its surrounding communities for more than 50 years
• Chartered in 1951, the hospital has grown from the visionary efforts of a handful of Winter Park residents and community leaders to a 307-bed acute care facility that is a model of community health and wellness
• Over the years the hospital has continually expanded to meet the needs of the community, adding an upscale obstetrics and Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at The Dr. P. Phillips Baby Place, cancer care at the AdventHealth Cancer Institute, Winter Park, and state-of-the-art surgery, recovery, and rehabilitation at the AdventHealth Orthopedic Institute
The role you’ll contribute: The MRI technologist is under the general supervision of the lead technologist, supervisor, manager, director of special imaging, and radiologist. Their primary duties include imaging both neuro and body scans on patients from neonate to geriatric, following the age specific guidelines of AH parameters, transmitting images for diagnostic interpretation, and keeping the hospital computer system up to date with the progress of these exams. The MRI technologist actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.
· Demonstrates through behavior AdventHealth Hospital’s core values of Integrity, Compassion, Balance, Excellence, Stewardship and Teamwork.
· Performs all MRI exams using AH MRI protocols. Uses AH policy for proper identification of patient prior to performing exam. Educates patient concerning exam. (Exam supervision and Administration)
· Completes MRI exams in a timely manner, keeps work flow moving and minimizes empty table time. Follows through after completing exam with communication, transportation and discharge of OP’s. (Personal Productivity and Accountability)
· Operates all equipment safely and properly including scanners, injectors and monitors. Utilizes the knowledge and skills to perform scans on patients on all ages, adapting protocols as necessary. (Clinical Competence)
· Properly screens each patient, visitor, employee who enters the MRI facility for contraindications for admission to the magnet room. Maintains properly stocked, organized and clean room. Performs QA on magnets within ACR guidelines. Duties may include transport of pharmaceutical waste from the point of generation to a designated secure storage area. Employee will be required to complete initial training (prior to handling pharmaceutical waste) to include proper handling and transport of pharmaceutical waste, and proper selection, use and disposal of personal protective equipment. (Safety and the Environment of Care)
The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:
Minimum qualifications:
· ARRT – MR or CT or R
· Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Preferred qualifications:
- Current State of Florida license as a General Radiographer
- ARRT – MR
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field
- Prior MRI experience on GE magnets
- Prior CT experience
