mri technician

Why join our iRISE team?

iRISE Spine & Joint provides a 'Culture of Caring' and is an ideal place for compassionate and committed individuals to exercise and develop their passion for providing excellent health care services. Our vision is to be the preferred comprehensive treatment provider for the injured across the U.S. Why should you join our winning team of employees across south Florida? Because we provide:

• A team that invests the time and resources to foster your growth as a health care professional.
• An environment that encourages health care research for more efficient patient care.
• The opportunity for you to work with the latest technology and treatments.
• The advantage of being a part of a nation-wide family of professionals with shared interests who work together to reach a common goal of better health for people in Florida.

At iRISE, we are passionate about healthcare and compassionate about helping people restore their quality of life. If you share the same drive to help people find relief from chronic pain, push the limits of healthcare technology, and create a patient-centric environment where our patients can thrive, then we want you to join our team.

As a multi-modality spine and joint practice, we use advanced technology to help our patients feel better and get back to the physical activities most important to them. Our goal is not just to heal our patients, but to empower each patient with the resources they need to maintain their quality of life even after treatment. We're here to change the game by creating a space where our patients feel fully empowered and in control of their healthcare experience, and where they have the guidance of the best spine and joint specialists to help them on their road to recovery.

iRISE employs over 10 providers within several clinics to work together to deliver the most advanced integrated care in Florida. If you are chosen to join our team, you can enjoy the following benefits of being an iRISE team member:

• Competitive salary
• Attractive vacation and PTO benefits
• 401K
• Medical benefits
• Cutting-edge training
• A company culture that encourages and empowers employees to continually grow

Do you think you have what it takes to join the iRISE team? Check out our current opportunity for an MRI Technician - PRN and send in your application. We look forward to hearing from you soon

OVERVIEW:

Provides information to diagnose patient illnesses by operating magnetic resonance imaging equipment to produce results

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate magnetic resonance imaging equipment to products images of the body for diagnostic purposes.
• Reviews patient history and physician's orders. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
• 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.
• Monitor video display of area being scanned and adjust density or contact to improve picture quality.
• Use safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety of patient and staff.
• Review and evaluate computer generated information to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes.
• Assess images on screen or film to ensure quality for physician interpretation, perform periodic maintenance check on equipment as required.
• Observe screen during scan to ensure that image produced is satisfactory for diagnostic purposes, making adjustments to equipment as required.
• Observes and cares for patients throughout examinations to ensure their safety and comfort.
• Decide which images to include, looking for differences between healthy and pathological areas.
• Maintains MRI/radiology supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of treatment; answering questions.
• Prepares patient for MRI procedure by positioning patient; adjusting immobilization devices; moving equipment into specified position; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
• Minimizes risks to patient and staff by practicing MRI protection techniques, assessing clinical environment, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure/risk factors.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols; following drug protocols in case of reactions to drugs, such as contrast media, administering first aid, and use of emergency medication/supplies.
• Maintains production and quality of MRIs by following established standards and procedures; developing radiographs; observing radiographic results; making necessary adjustments.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient EMR and department records.
• Obtains consents as necessary.
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Medical technologies
• Performing diagnostic procedures
• Radiologic Technology

SKILLS:

• Strong interpersonal and public relations skills
• Solid communication skills, written and oral, and ability to provide information
• Attentive to detail, quality focused and planning skills
• Dependable
• Accuracy and accountability

ABILITIES:

• Ability to create a safe and effective environment
• Well organized.
• Able to correctly operate all related medical equipment.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, and TRAINING:

• Graduate of an accredited Imaging program
• Requires 1-2 years of MRI experience. Working knowledge of applicable MR scan technology is required.
• ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT (MR) Required.
• State licensure requirement for the state in which they practice
• CPR certification is required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT); Registered as a Technologist registered in magnetic resonance imaging (MR)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, talk or hear; frequently required to walk, reach with hands and arms; and occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The ability to take x-rays and other radiological tests while comforting patients and addressing their anxieties. The skill to assess if a patient is receiving too much radiation. This is very important for patient safety. The ability to keep all patient information confidential. Use of computer and software to look up patient information and files.

Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

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