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MRI Technologist

WellStar Health Systems

Grovetown, GA 30813

~ 25 min Onsite

ARMRIT – Certified MRI Technologist or ARRT‑MR – ARRT Magnetic Resonance Imaging
BLS – Basic Life Support or ARC‑BLS or BLS‑I
Minimum 1 year successful completion of an accredited MRI program (Required)
Accredited Program – Medical Technology
Must exhibit excellent communication skills because this position requires frequent verbal and written communications with: physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff
The employee obtains, presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities on a routine basis
Candidate must be able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill and obtain cooperation with all contacts
Must possess the ability to function independently and under pressure while still actively participating in a team environment
Position requires the employee to exhibit excellent customer service skills at all times
Must be able to perform effectively in a stressful and fast-paced work environment
Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately
Must be detail-oriented and have the capacity to effectively multitask throughout the work shift
Must have excellent communication skills and the capacity to interact professionally with a variety of customers including patients, families, co-workers, volunteers and physicians
Must possess the ability to function independently yet productively as a cooperative team member
Must be compliant and willing to follow all hospital policies and established practices, protocols and procedures of the position, department and applicable professional standards
Competent in all aspects of MRI, patient positioning, pulse sequence parameters and magnet safety
Must have an understanding of anatomy and pathology and how they affect the quality of a procedure
Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs
Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative
Assists with providing safe, age-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 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
Able to independently perform job functions
Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure
Demonstrates and understands sterile technique
Prepares trays and catheters for procedures; participates in biopsies if applicable
Prepares and may administer contrast
Verifies order is with contrast, checks patient GFR (labs) and ensures dosing of contrast is weight-based
Uses appropriate safety devices to protect patient's hearing during exam
Understands anatomical positioning, correct labeling of body parts, and infant immobilizer
Knows cross‑sectional anatomy and includes all appropriate anatomy
Uses critical thinking skills
Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders
Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider so that 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
Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam to patient prior to starting the procedure, minimizing anxiety and facilitating cooperation using AIDET
Ensures that patient questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed, notifying physician when this cannot be accomplished prior to the initiation of the procedure
Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees
Required documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology
Reads email each day scheduled to work and follows through with assignment
Completes mandatory departmental and hospital-wide education without prompting
Produces acceptable images, follows established exam protocols
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 in PACS, if applicable
Maintains MRI suite in a safe environment (locked down at all times)
Restocks linens and supplies and maintains MRI department in clean and orderly condition
Transports patients, positions patients and helps them on and off procedure table
Performs patient charging activities on the day the service is rendered
Applies supportive and immobilization devices and equipment
Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others upon request as needed and routinely as time allows
Performs routine duties of clerical and support personnel when warranted to ensure continuity and quality of services
Keeps supervisor informed on all responsibilities, ensuring prompt notification in the event of problems or potential problems
Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to other co-workers
Ability to operate all work stations associated with the MRI scanner
Ability to push/retrieve studies to the PACS system
Maintains Joint Commission 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