MRI Technologist

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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.< /p> < p> < /p> < p> < /p> < p> < b> Work Shift< /b> < /p> Day (United States of America)< p> < /p> < p> < /p> < p> < b> < u> Schedule & Incentives< /u> < /b> < /p> < ul> < li> This role is sign on bonus eligible< b> . < /b> < /li> < li> This role can offer a competitive< b> relocation assistance package < /b> for eligible candidates < /li> < li> A < b> full‑time< /b> position with a < b> Friday- Sunday day shift schedule< /b> < /li> < li> Benefits program that includes PTO, mental health support, wellness rooms, concierge services and more< /li> < li> Access to < b> Wellstar’s CareerCare program< /b> for fully funded education and guided career progression< /li> < /ul> < h2> < /h2> < h1> < b> < u> Job Summary: < /u> < /b> < /h1> < ul> < li> Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs.< /li> < li> Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative.< /li> < li> Assists with providing safe, age‑appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department according to department procedures.< /li> < li> Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.< /li> < li> Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases.< /li> < li> Able to independently perform job functions.< /li> < li> Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.< /li> < /ul> < br /> < h1> < b> < u> Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: < /u> < /b> < /h1> < br /> < h2> < i> < b> Patient Care< /b> < /i> < /h2> < br /> < ul> < li> Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.< /li> < li> 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.< /li> < li> Ensures that all studies have proper patient identification.< /li> < li> Reviews images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.< /li> < li> Responds to emergency situations.< /li> < li> Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed.< /li> < li> Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates.< /li> < li> Verifies correct identity of patient prior to performing a procedure according to hospital policy and procedure.< /li> < li> Ensures patient's privacy and comfort is accommodated. Maintains patient dignity throughout the exam/procedure.< /li> < li> Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients.< /li> < li> Organizes schedule, time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished within designated time frames.< /li> < li> Follows physicians instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.< /li> < li> Understands, demonstrates and documents pre‑procedure verification and Time Out process when appropriate.< /li> < li> Demonstrates and understands pre‑ and post‑procedural care.< /li> < li> Preps the patient for procedure.< /li> < li> Demonstrates and understands sterile technique.< /li> < li> Prepares trays and catheters for procedures; participates in biopsies if applicable.< /li> < li> Demonstrates proficiency on the Dynacad if applicable.< /li> < li> Prepares and may administer contrast.< /li> < li> Verifies order is with contrast, checks patient GFR (labs) and ensures dosing of contrast is weight‑based.< /li> < li> Uses appropriate safety devices to protect patient's hearing during exam.< /li> < li> Understands anatomical positioning, correct labeling of body parts, and infant immobilizer.< /li> < li> Knows cross‑sectional anatomy and includes all appropriate anatomy.< /li> < li> Uses critical thinking skills.< /li> < li> Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.< /li> < /ul> < br /> < h2> < i> < b> Equipment< /b> < /i> < /h2> < br /> < ul> < li> Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique so that patient receives the best study possible and that image quality is maintained.< /li> < li> Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider so that problems can be corrected in a timely manner.< /li> < li> Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department cleaning schedule.< /li> < li> Ability to operate patient monitoring system.< /li> < /ul> < br /> < h2> < i> < b> Education and Communications< /b> < /i> < /h2> < br /> < ul> < li> Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam to patient prior to starting the procedure, minimizing anxiety and facilitating cooperation using AIDET.< /li> < li> Ensures that patient questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed, notifying physician when this cannot be accomplished prior to the initiation of the procedure.< /li> < li> Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees.< /li> < li> Required documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology.< /li> < li> Reads email each day scheduled to work and follows through with assignment.< /li> < li> Completes mandatory departmental and hospital‑wide education without prompting.< /li> < /ul> < br /> < h2> < i> < b> Quality Control< /b> < /i> < /h2> < br /> < ul> < li> Produces acceptable images, follows established exam protocols.< /li> < li> Ensures that equipment is fully operational prior to each use by checking for proper calibration and operating deficiencies.< /li> < li> Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion in RIS and prints CDs as needed.< /li> < li> Studies transmitted after hours to teleradiography are printed and scanned in PACS, if applicable.< /li> < li> Maintains MRI suite in a safe environment (locked down at all times).< /li> < /ul> < br /> < h2> < i> < b> Operations< /b> < /i> < /h2> < br /> < ul> < li> Restocks linens and supplies and maintains MRI department in clean and orderly condition.< /li> < li> Transports patients, positions patients and helps them on and off procedure table.< /li> < li> Performs patient charging activities on the day the service is rendered.< /li> < li> Applies supportive and immobilization devices and equipment.< /li> < li> Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others upon request as needed and routinely as time allows.< /li> < li> Performs routine duties of clerical and support personnel when warranted to ensure continuity and quality of services.< /li> < li> Keeps supervisor informed on all responsibilities, ensuring prompt notification in the event of problems or potential problems.< /li> < li> Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to other co‑workers.< /li> < li> Ability to operate all work stations associated with the MRI scanner.< /li> < li> Ability to push/retrieve studies to the PACS system.< /li> < li> Maintains Joint Commission and any other regulatory agency standards.< /li> < li> Any other duties as assigned.< /li> < li> Takes call when necessary.< /li> < /ul> < ul> < li> Performs other duties as assigned.< /li> < li> Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work and code of conduct.< /li> < /ul> < br /> < h1> < b> < u> Required Minimum Education: < /u> < /b> < /h1> < br /> < ul> < li> Accredited Program – Medical Technology< /li> < /ul> < br /> < h1> < b> < u> Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): < /u> < /b> < /h1> < p> < i> (All required upon hire unless otherwise stated.)< /i> < /p> < ul> < li> ARMRIT – Certified MRI Technologist < b> or< /b> < /li> < li> ARRT‑MR – ARRT Magnetic Resonance Imaging< /li> < li> BLS – Basic Life Support < b> or< /b> ARC‑BLS < b> or< /b> BLS‑I< /li> < /ul> < br /> < h1> < b> < u> Required Minimum Experience: < /u> < /b> < /h1> < br /> < ul> < li> Minimum 1 year successful completion of an accredited MRI program (Required).< /li> < /ul> < br /> < h1> < b> < u> Required Minimum Skills: < /u> < /b> < /h1> < br /> < ul> < li> Must exhibit excellent communication skills because this position requires frequent verbal and written communications with: physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff.< /li> < li> The employee obtains, presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities on a routine basis.< /li> < li> Candidate must be able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill and obtain cooperation with all contacts.< /li> < li> Must possess the ability to function independently and under pressure while still actively participating in a team environment.< /li> < li> Position requires the employee to exhibit excellent customer service skills at all times.< /li> < li> Must be able to perform effectively in a stressful and fast‑paced work environment.< /li> < li> Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately.< /li> < li> Must be detail‑oriented and have the capacity to effectively multitask throughout the work shift.< /li> < li> Must have excellent communication skills and the capacity to interact professionally with a variety of customers including patients, families, co‑workers, volunteers and physicians.< /li> < li> Must possess the ability to function independently yet productively as a cooperative team member.< /li> < li> Must be compliant and willing to follow all hospital policies and established practices, protocols and procedures of the position, department and applicable professional standards.< /li> < li> Competent in all aspects of MRI, patient positioning, pulse sequence parameters and magnet safety.< /li> < li> Must have an understanding of anatomy and pathology and how they affect the quality of a procedure.< /li> < /ul> < p style="text-align: inherit"> < /p> < p style="text-align: inherit"> < /p> < p style="text-align: left"> Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. 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