Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH)
Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH)
About HSS at NCH
At Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) at Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH), we don’t settle for ordinary—we redefine what’s possible in healthcare. Ranked the #1 orthopedic hospital in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for 15 consecutive years, and the #1 orthopedic hospital in the world by Newsweek, HSS has partnered with NCH to bring that world-class legacy home to Naples. We’ve built a state-of-the-art facility where cutting-edge surgical innovation, advanced rehabilitation, and pioneering research all come together to offer patients world-class excellence in care. Learn more at HSSatNCH.org, HSS.edu, and NCHMD.org.
At HSS at NCH, we foster a vibrant, high-performing culture that empowers people to thrive as themselves. Our team is made up of some of the brightest minds in the field, driven by a relentless pursuit of innovation and a shared commitment to pushing boundaries in healthcare. Together, we’re not just treating patients—we’re delivering outcomes that transform lives.
Why Join Us?
Joining HSS at NCH means more than taking a job—it’s an invitation to contribute to something greater. You’ll collaborate with leading experts in a dynamic environment that challenges you to be your best, alongside the best. Here, you’ll become part of a future that’s as groundbreaking as our beginning—and that’s something to be passionate about. At HSS at NCH, you’ll find a career that fosters your growth and empowers people to move better, live healthier, and make a lasting impact.
JOB SUMMARY
The MRI Technologist is responsible for the production of quality MRI images through knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy, MRI scanning and provide high quality patient care.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
– Other duties may be assigned.
· Full understanding of HIS, RIS, PACS to include ordering, monitoring workings, validation of images and completing studies
· Ability to organize relative patient information, reports, and images (including priors) for interpretation.
· Interviews patients for relevant medical history, explains exams and assists patients.
· Interviews patients to obtain a complete MRI Safety/Implant history. Cross references implant with known devices databases. Reports any safety issues to the attending radiologist for determination of MR eligibility.
· Produces images which demonstrate a thorough knowledge of MRI imaging as well as established imaging protocols.
· Follows MRI safety protocols and policies.
· Demonstrates ability to operate power injector system.
· Identifies all patients using two patient identifiers (name and birth date).
· Demonstrates caring, excellence, leadership, pride, teamwork, integrity and center wide standards for service.
· Provides all aspects of patient care based on established standards. Demonstrates competency in all procedures within scope of practice, as appropriate to the ages of patients served; the ability to obtain information and interpret information in terms of the patient’s needs; knowledge of growth and development and an understanding of the range of treatment of the patients.
· Knows the general condition of the equipment at all times, knows how to operate all equipment required in the course of performing procedures. Documents and reports failures in a timely manner in accordance with policies and procedures.
· Recognizes normal and abnormal image findings and reports to supervisor or radiologist.
· Maintains proper stock of medical and clerical supplies.
· Assists with rotating supplies and linen.
· Starts and removes IV’s for exams.
· Escorting patients to exam/procedure rooms. Observes, records and reports patients conditions and reactions to drugs and treatments to providers.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
· High School or GED required.
· Satisfactory completion of a formal Radiologic Technology Program/Magnetic Resonance Imaging/Nuclear Medicine/Radiation Therapy/Sonography Program in approved school.
· Registered with ARRT in Radiography (R) or ARMRIT (MRI) within one year of employment.
· Minimum 1 year experience as MRI Technologist preferred.
· Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.