MRI Technologist - Bayfront Hospital - St. Petersburg, Florida

Site: Orlando Health  Bayfront Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida

Position: MRI Techonologist

Schedule: Evening/2nd shift

About Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital
Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital is a comprehensive tertiary care facility that has been serving St. Petersburg and the
surrounding communities for more than 100 years. A teaching medical center, the 480-bed hospital’s areas of
expertise include heart and vascular, digestive health, orthopedics, surgical services, robotic surgery, rehabilitation,
neurosciences, maternity care, emergency services and trauma care. The hospital’s Level II Trauma Center is the only
adult trauma center in Pinellas County. Home to the Center for Women and Babies, the hospital offers full obstetrical
services, and, in partnership with Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, is one of Florida’s 13 state-certified Level III
Regional Perinatal Intensive Care Centers. A commitment to quality has earned the hospital recognition with a USA
Today Top Workplaces award for 2025 and an “A” Hospital Safety Grade for Spring 2025 from The Leapfrog Group.

Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals
and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’s
east to west coasts, Central Alabama and Puerto Rico. Collectively, our dedicated team members honor our over
100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we
serve.

Job Overview 

The MRI Tech 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 commitment to excellence standards.
• 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.
• 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 and procedures.
• 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 an approved MRI technologist program through American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT)

Licensure/Certification

• Must have one (1) of the following:
  • Valid American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification OR,
  • Valid American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) certification (MRI) or Graduate of an approved MRI technologist program through American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT)
• Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
• Valid Certified Radiologic Technologist licensure by the State of Florida (Preferred).