MRI Technologist

Wellstar Health System; Douglasville (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $20,000

Relocation assistance

Full-time schedule with weekend shifts

Job summary

Wellstar Douglas in Douglasville, Georgia is seeking a FT Registered MRI Tech. The MRI Tech must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs and perform exams with age-appropriate care.

You will operate MRI equipment, position patients, ensure image quality, adhere to safety standards and protect patient privacy. Responsibilities include preparing trays, applying sterile technique, reviewing images, and transmitting studies to PACS.

Qualifications

• Required MRI technologist certification (ARRT-R) is required.
• Must be able to perform exams with precision and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Operates MRI equipment and positions patients for procedures.
• Ensures image quality and patient safety during exams.
• Reviews images for clinical quality and transmits studies to PACS.

Education

ARRT-R MRI

Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift

Various (United States of America)

Job Summary

• Wellstar Douglas in Douglasville, Georgia is seeking a FT Registered MRI Tech.
• The Registered MRI Tech must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs.
• Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative.
• Assists with providing safe, ageâ€'appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department according to department procedures.
• Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.
• Responsible for performing various technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of equipment for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.
• Able to independently perform job functions.
• Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patients for the procedure.

Schedule & Incentives

• This role is eligible for asign-on bonus of up to $20,000.
• This role can offer a competitiverelocation assistance packagefor eligible candidates
• A fullâ€'time position with a Thursday / Friday (7:00am - 5:00pm) and Saturday / Sunday (9:00am - 7:30pm) Schedule
• Benefits program that includes PTO, mental health support, wellness rooms, concierge services and more
• Access to Wellstar’s CareerCare program for fully funded education and guided career progression

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Patient Care

• Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.
• Follows established procedures for the administration of contrast medias so that no patient condition deteriorates and no patient suffers undue pain due to error or poor technique.
• Ensures that all studies have proper patient identification.
• Reviews images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.
• Responds to emergency situations.
• Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed.
• Observes patient condition and evaluates when physician intervention is necessary so no patient condition deteriorates.
• Verifies correct identity of patient prior to performing a procedure according to hospital policy and procedure.
• Ensures patient privacy and comfort is accommodated; maintains patient dignity throughout the exam/procedure.
• Demonstrates competence in selecting and applying appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients.
• Organizes schedule, time and priorities to accomplish required activities within designated time frames.
• Follows physicians’ instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.
• Understands, demonstrates and documents preâ€'procedure verification and Time Out process when appropriate.
• Demonstrates and understands preâ€' and postâ€'procedural care.
• Preps the patient for procedure.
• Demonstrates and understands sterile technique.
• Prepares trays and catheters for procedures; participates in biopsies when applicable.
• Demonstrates proficiency on the Dynacad when applicable.
• Prepares and may administer contrast.
• Verifies order is with contrast, checks patient GFR (labs) and ensures contrast dosing is weightâ€'based.
• Uses appropriate safety devices to protect the patient's hearing during the exam.
• Understands anatomical positioning, correct labeling of body parts and infant immobilizer.
• Knows crossâ€'sectional anatomy and includes all appropriate anatomy.
• Uses critical thinking skills.
• Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.

Equipment

• Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique so that patient receives the best study possible and that image quality is maintained.
• Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider so problems can be corrected in a timely manner.
• Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department cleaning schedule.
• Ability to operate patient monitoring system.

Education and Communications

• Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam to patient prior to procedure using AIDET to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation.
• Ensures that patient questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed; notifies physician when unresolved prior to procedure.
• Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees.
• Required documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology.
• Reads email each scheduled workday and follows through with assignment.
• Completes mandatory departmental and hospitalâ€'wide education without prompting.

Quality Control

• Produces acceptable images and follows established exam protocols.
• Ensures equipment is fully operational prior to each use by checking calibration and operating deficiencies.
• Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion in RIS and prints CDs as needed.
• Studies transmitted after hours to teleradiography are printed and scanned into PACS when applicable.
• Maintains MRI suite in a safe environment, locked down at all times.

Operations

• Restocks linens and supplies and maintains MRI department in clean and orderly condition.
• Transports patients, positions patients and assists them on and off procedure table.
• Performs patient charging activities on the day service is rendered.
• Applies supportive and immobilization devices and equipment.
• Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others upon request and when time allows.
• Performs routine clerical and support duties when required to ensure continuity and quality of services.
• Keeps supervisor informed on all responsibilities, providing prompt notification of problems or potential problems.
• Maintains individual productivity rate equal to other coworkers.
• Ability to operate all workstations associated with the MRI scanner.
• Ability to push/retrieve studies to the PACS system.
• Maintains Joint Commission standards and any other regulatory agency standards.
• Any other duties as assigned.
• Takes call when necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education

• Successful completion of an accredited MRI program or ARRTâ€'R â€" Required

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

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