Senior MRI Technologist – Advanced MRI Procedures

Piedmont-Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Healthcare in Atlanta, GA seeks an MRI Technologist to perform MRI procedures across age groups, with emphasis on safety, accuracy, and patient comfort. This on-site role requires moving patients, selecting protocols, and remote control of scanning while coordinating with on-site staff.

You will follow ARRT MRI guidelines, maintain QC procedures, and educate patients. AARRT MR certification and BLS are required, with at least 2 years of experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program required.
• 2 years experience as an MRI Technologist required.
• Advanced ARRT MRI (MR) certification required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competence and proficiency in performing all MRI procedures on patients in every age group.
• Positions patient, selects the correct protocol, and utilizes all required equipment.
• Maintains competency in all non-scanner related components.
• Accurately follows established imaging protocols for exam being performed.
• Performs quality control procedures in accordance with the ACR guidelines.
• Provides quality age specific care in accordance with prescribed standards and practices.
• Provides patient education and communications in accordance with prescribed standards.
• Maintains proficiency to perform advanced MR procedures.
• Regularly assumes responsibilities and provides direct care for the more complex patients
• Functions independently with little guidance from manager.
• Performs pre-Scan review of orders and protocols for appropriateness, reviews patient labs for renal function, confirms patient readiness via communication with on-site staff and employs all safety behaviors to validate patients identity using 2 separate identifiers.
• Remotely initiates and controls scanning and technical parameters in real time and monitors image quality repeating any sequences as needed
• Maintains continuous audio/video communication with on-site personnel while providing technical and administrative guidance to the qualified on-site operator.
• Documents scan details, protocol deviations, and technical issues.
• Uses each remote session as an opportunity to train supporting on-site personnel, fostering teamwork and encouraging technical growth.

Education

Graduated from an accredited Radiologic Technology program

Job description

Piedmont Healthcare in Atlanta, GA seeks an MRI Technologist to perform MRI procedures across age groups, with emphasis on safety, accuracy, and patient comfort. This on-site role requires moving patients, selecting protocols, and remote control of scanning while coordinating with on-site staff.

You will follow ARRT MRI guidelines, maintain QC procedures, and educate patients. AARRT MR certification and BLS are required, with at least 2 years of experience.