Senior MRI Technologist – Remote Scanning Lead

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Healthcare Corporate in Atlanta, GA, is seeking an MRI Technologist to perform MRI procedures across all age groups on an on-site basis at our Atlantic Station facility.

Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program; ARRT MRI certification and BLS are required. Two years of MRI experience preferred. You will prepare patients, set protocols, monitor quality, and train on-site staff.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program required.
• ARRT MRI 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 advance 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.

Skills

MRI procedures

Patient positioning

Quality control

Remote scanning control

Education

Accredited Radiologic Technology program

ARRT MRI certification

BLS certification

Job description

Piedmont Healthcare Corporate in Atlanta, GA, is seeking an MRI Technologist to perform MRI procedures across all age groups on an on-site basis at our Atlantic Station facility.

Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program; ARRT MRI certification and BLS are required. Two years of MRI experience preferred. You will prepare patients, set protocols, monitor quality, and train on-site staff.