Description:
Now Hiring – MRI Technologist
Sign-on Bonus: $15,000.00 Sign-on plus relocation bonus
Location: Fort Myers, FL - (6100 Winkler Rd)
Type: Full Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday
Radiology Regional is one of the largest physician-driven diagnostic imaging providers, with 13 imaging centers, in Southwest Florida. We are seeking a dynamic person with a passion to care for others in the communities we serve. For over 50 years we have earned trust and confidence because of their patient care experience.
Position Summary
Under the clinical direction of a radiologist and general supervision of the senior manager performs a variety of MR scanning and imaging procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail. The MR Development Specialist consistently performs work requiring advanced knowledge, defined as work which is predominantly intellectual in character. Requires the consistent exercise of discretion and judgment, have an advanced knowledge in MR imaging to include anatomy and physiology, MR physics, safety, billing and compliance, and practice within the security requirements of the company. Continued MR advanced knowledge must be acquired through an ongoing course of specialized intellectual instruction. Performs other related duties within the job classification or organization as necessary or as assigned by the technical director or management.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Assess the MR department for corrective action, protocol development, and staff development needs.
• Devise and communicate an implementation plan to address corrective action and development needs in collaboration with the physician staff, MR supervisor, senior manager, and technical director.
• Evaluate new and existing protocols for efficiency and safety.
• Publish protocols on the intranet and maintain the documents with appropriate review and revisions.
• Travel to sites to implement protocol changes.
• Facilitate technologist initial MR training and advanced protocol training.
• Devise and revise MR training program as needed to ensure a solid foundation for MR program development.
• Collaborate with equipment vendors to evaluate new products and maximize existing equipment resources.
• Evaluate and facilitate optimal workflow management in conjunction with staff technologists, paramedics/assistants, and MR Supervisor.
• Represent the organization to the community in a positive manner.
• Encourage and support employees to promote high level of morale and productivity.
• Receive and follow directives and instructions from radiologists, referring physicians, diagnostic imaging center managers, senior managers, and technical director to properly perform the position function.
• Operate MR imaging equipment and assist physicians/radiologists as appropriate to comply with regulatory agencies and established policies and protocol.
• Explain proper prep and scanning procedures to patient prior to procedures and verify the patient history pertinent to the exam ordered.
• Prepare and position the patient for MR scanning and ensure patient modesty, confidentiality, and privacy.
• Prepare IV solution sets and contrast agents for administration.
• Prepare images for radiologist/physician interpretation. Review processed images to ensure quality and completeness for diagnostic purposes.
• Report all unsafe and hazardous conditions, defective equipment, or any other potential hazard to a supervisor immediately.
• Participate and assist with quality improvement programs.
• Participate and assist with accreditation.

In addition to a collaborative work environment, we offer our medical assistants a generous compensation package:

• Assess the MR department for corrective action, protocol development, and staff development needs.
• Devise and communicate an implementation plan to address corrective action and development needs in collaboration with the physician staff, MR supervisor, senior manager, and technical director.
• Evaluate new and existing protocols for efficiency and safety.
• Publish protocols on the intranet and maintain the documents with appropriate review and revisions.
• Travel to sites to implement protocol changes.
• Facilitate technologist initial MR training and advanced protocol training.
• Devise and revise MR training program as needed to ensure a solid foundation for MR program development.
• Collaborate with equipment vendors to evaluate new products and maximize existing equipment resources.
• Evaluate and facilitate optimal workflow management in conjunction with staff technologists, paramedics/assistants, and MR Supervisor.
• Represent the organization to the community in a positive manner.
• Encourage and support employees to promote high level of morale and productivity.
• Receive and follow directives and instructions from radiologists, referring physicians, diagnostic imaging center managers, senior managers, and technical director to properly perform the position function.
• Operate MR imaging equipment and assist physicians/radiologists as appropriate to comply with regulatory agencies and established policies and protocol.
• Explain proper prep and scanning procedures to patient prior to procedures and verify the patient history pertinent to the exam ordered.
• Prepare and position the patient for MR scanning and ensure patient modesty, confidentiality, and privacy.
• Prepare IV solution sets and contrast agents for administration.
• Prepare images for radiologist/physician interpretation. Review processed images to ensure quality and completeness for diagnostic purposes.
• Report all unsafe and hazardous conditions, defective equipment, or any other potential hazard to a supervisor immediately.
• Participate and assist with quality improvement programs.
• Participate and assist with accreditation