Baptist Health Princeton Hospital (Hoover Imaging Center)

Serving our neighbors for more than a century, Baptist Health Princeton Hospital in Birmingham is a 505-bed facility dedicated to a patient-first approach.  A recognized leader in aortic valve surgery, COPD, heart attack, heart failure and stroke, we provide fast, lifesaving response times for patients with chest pain or stroke symptoms. Our full range of services includes comprehensive emergency room care; cardiovascular care, including structural heart and valve care; orthopedics, including rehabilitation; a comprehensive sleep center; a comprehensive bariatrics center, providing surgical and nonsurgical weight-loss procedures; and women’s care for all stages of life. We have achieved Primary Stroke Center certification from The Joint Commission and accreditation from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer and from the American College of Surgeons Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). At Baptist Health Princeton Hospital, we are committed to contributing to the future of healthcare through our clinical research and medical residency program.

At Baptist Health Princeton Hospital (Hoover Imaging) MRI Technologist provides quality patient care when performing diagnostic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention while adhering to MRI safety principles.

Essential Functions

• Performs diagnostic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy and/or physiology for interpretation and/or intervention.

• Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complimentary to quality care.

• Delivers appropriate care while recognizing patient conditions and ensuring successful completion of procedures.

• Complies with all state and federal regulations applicable to each modality.

• Adheres to Orlando Health mission statements and strategic imperatives.

• Assesses the patient’s physical condition and age specific needs.

• Provides instructions that achieve patient cooperation and desired results.

• Performs proper patient identification, acquires patient’s clinical history, and assures that the information is accurately documented.

• Positions patient, equipment, associated devices, and manipulates technical factors to achieve high quality images for interpretation.

• Assesses diagnostic images for technical quality, proper annotation, and patient identification, ensuring that all relative anatomy is

demonstrated.

• Applies principles of MRI safety to patients, self, and others.

• Comprehends and complies with Quality Control standards and participates in all Quality Control tasks.

• Demonstrates proficiency in contrast medication administration with and without use of power injectors.

• Performs venipuncture and evaluates IV access for the purpose of contrast administration as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.

• Administers medical aid as required in cases of adverse reactions to contrast medication and/or other emergencies.

• Applies appropriate standard precautions and personal protective equipment to prevent cross-contamination of contagious diseases.

• Assists in supervision of student technologists and training of new technologists.

• Utilizes all Corporate Radiology computer systems effectively and accurately.

• Ensures safety of all customers.

• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state

and local standards.

• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies, department guidelines, and education requirements.

Other Related Functions

• Maintains cleanliness of work area and equipment.

• Maintains well-stocked and organized work areas.

• May be required to work at any facility.

• Provides patient transport.

Education/Training

• Graduate of accredited school of Radiologic Technology or;

• Graduate of accredited school of Sonography or;

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine.

Licensure/Certification

• Valid American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification or;

• Valid American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) certification or;

• Valid Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB certification.

• Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.