About this role
Jackson Health System
Department: Jackson Memorial Hospital - Radiology MRI
Address: 1611 NW 12th Ave, Miami, Florida, 33136
Shift details: Full-Time, Nights, four 10-hour shifts per week, with every other weekend required.
Summary
MRI Technologist performs skilled work in Magnetic Resonance Imaging dealing with computerizes scans and using complex equipment in completing specialized diagnostic studies.
Responsibilities
- Performs all the function of the MRI Technologist I, as required.
- Maintain the flow of inpatients and outpatients in the department.
- Assist supervisor as safety officer.
- Review every prescreening form with employees to assure safety of patients undergoing exams.
- Give report to the next shift, verbally or via email, regarding priority, stat and/or emergency cases or any departmental irregularities such as equipment issues requiring a follow up and unplanned coworker absences.
- Report to the supervisor if any abnormalities arise during their shifts.
- Review the outpatient orders and their triage.
- Review the in-patient requisitions to ensure the proper study is ordered with the MRI Fellow.
- Communicate with MRI Fellows regarding any priority, stat and or emergency cases to be done during their shifts.
- Assure that the technologist is in their assigned area and following proper procedure protocols.
- Assure that the technologist assigned to a magnet answers the local calls coming from the reading room.
- Helps in training students and new employees.
- Call equipment service when needed and follow up with any of the issues.
- Correct any problems with pending exams in Cerner.
- Check work list on a daily basis.
- Perform QA on a daily basis to assure quality exams are being performed.
- Checks and corrects any discrepancies or problems in PACS.
- Assist supervisor on implementations of new imaging protocols.
- Assist supervisor on department quality improvements.
- Assist supervisor in ordering supplies.
- Runs a magnet and relieves for lunch as needed.
- Works together with MRI nurse and MSA to coordinate workflow.
- Checks in and checks out appointments in Cerner as necessary.
- Creates client billing encounters for our patients.
- Assume the duties of the supervisor in his/her absence.
- Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).
- Performs all other related job duties as assigned.
Experience
Generally requires 5 to 7 years of related experience.
Education
Graduation from an accredited Radiologic Technology program with MRI training, or an accredited MRI educational program is required.
Skill
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications. Must meet and maintain current all unit specific and organizational skills/competencies, certifications/licensures, as required by the clinical area.
Credentials
Current ARRT certification with MRI credential (R.T. (MR)(ARRT)) or current ARMRIT MRI certification is required. American Heart Association and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers may be required at the unit level upon hire with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment.
Unit Specific Credential
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers is required upon hire with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment.
Jackson Health System is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.