MRI Technologist (PRN)

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking an MRI Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging for pediatric patients. The ideal candidate will have clinical experience in MRI and a strong commitment to patient safety and quality care. Join a leading children's hospital dedicated to making kids better today and healthier tomorrow.

Qualifications

• Six months of supervised clinical experience in MRI.
• Credential in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Operates MRI equipment for patient imaging procedures.
• Ensures compliance with MRI safety standards.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams for patient care.

Skills

Good communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Patient management skills

Education

Associate’s degree

Completion of ARRT approved educational program

Tools

MRI equipment

Job description

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Work Shift

Variable

Work Day(s)

Variable

Shift Start Time

Variable

Shift End Time

Variable

Worker Sub-Type

PRN

Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.

Job Description

Perform diagnostic magnetic resonance imaging procedures for clinical and research patient care population, and participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services. Promotes a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

Experience
•Six months of supervised clinical experience in MRI

Preferred Qualifications
•Associate’s degree
•Experience in pediatrics


Education
•Successful completion of an American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) approved educational program

Certification Summary

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT), or Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) credential in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment

• American Registry of Radiologist Technologists credential in Radiography (R)

• Credential in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) required no later than 6 months post hire

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
•Must understand all MRI safety standards and pass the MRI department safety courses with an 80% or better score
•Good communication skills
•Excellent interpersonal and patient management skills


Job Responsibilities
1.Operates modality specific technical equipment related to patient care imaging, image processing, image transmission, image archiving and computerized electronic medical records. Updates the electronic medical records through: Order Entry, Exam Scheduling, Exam Check-in, Begin and End Exams, Exam Verification, Exam Merging and Image Rejection. Ensures accuracy of billing for radiology procedures.
2.Provides radiologists and physicians with patient history relative to exam being performed and obtaining informed consent. Assists radiologists, as required, in the administration of contrast media and/or radioisotopes during exams. Collaborates with physicians, nurses, sedation/anesthesia personnel and all staff members to ensure a safe outcome for the patient.
3.Participates in the department and modality specific quality improvement initiatives, including ACR accreditation. Consistently demonstrates proficiency in performing radiologic examinations using appropriate standardized protocols to produce the highest quality images, evaluating images for technical quality prior to sending to picture archiving and communication system for interpretation by radiologists.
4.Demonstrates competencies that incorporate age-specific guidelines, including N = Neonate (less than 30 days), I = Infant (30 days to 1 year), EC = Early Childhood (1-5 years), LC = Late Childhood (5-13 years), A = Adolescent (13-17 years), AD = Adult, and ALL = all ages. Includes family/caregiver in patient care and provides effective education appropriate for the learning needs of patient and family.
5.Uses critical thinking principles in making decisions which lead to desired outcomes while participating in the achievement of organizational and department goals by following hospital and departmental policies. Continually demonstrates service excellence behaviors.
6.Attends and/or completes all system and department educational requirements, which include mandatory CBTs and annual competencies.
7.Adheres to all MRI safety guidelines, practices, and policies, taking into consideration potential magnetic field interactions of ferromagnetic objects in the MRI environment.

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Primary Location Address

1001 Johnson Ferry Rd

Job Family

Radiology