MRI Technologist

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Work Shift

Various (United States of America)

Job Summary:

• Wellstar Douglas in Douglasville, Georgia is seeking a FT Registered MRI Tech.

• The Registered MRI Tech 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 various technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of equipment for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.

• Able to independently perform job functions.

• Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patients for the procedure.

Hours for this role:

• Thursday 7:00am - 7:30pm

• Friday 7:00am - 7:30pm

• Saturday 7:00pm - 7:30am

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Patient Care

• Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.

• 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.

• Ensures that all studies have proper patient identification.

• Reviews images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.

• Responds to emergency situations.

• Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed.

• Observes patient condition and evaluates when physician intervention is necessary so no patient condition deteriorates.

• Verifies correct identity of patient prior to performing a procedure according to hospital policy and procedure.

• Ensures patient privacy and comfort is accommodated; maintains patient dignity throughout the exam/procedure.

• Demonstrates competence in selecting and applying appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients.

• Organizes schedule, time and priorities to accomplish required activities within designated time frames.

• Follows physicians' instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.

• Understands, demonstrates and documents pre-procedure verification and Time Out process when appropriate.

• Demonstrates and understands pre- and post-procedural care.

• Preps the patient for procedure.

• Demonstrates and understands sterile technique.

• Prepares trays and catheters for procedures; participates in biopsies when applicable.

• Demonstrates proficiency on the Dynacad when applicable.

• Prepares and may administer contrast.

• Verifies order is with contrast, checks patient GFR (labs) and ensures contrast dosing is weight-based.

• Uses appropriate safety devices to protect the patient's hearing during the 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.

Equipment

• Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique so that patient receives the best study possible and that image quality is maintained.

• Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider so 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.

Education and Communications

• Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam to patient prior to procedure using AIDET to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation.

• Ensures that patient questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed; notifies physician when unresolved prior to procedure.

• Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees.

• Required documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology.

• Reads email each scheduled workday and follows through with assignment.

• Completes mandatory departmental and hospital-wide education without prompting.

Quality Control

• Produces acceptable images and follows established exam protocols.

• Ensures equipment is fully operational prior to each use by checking calibration and operating deficiencies.

• 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 into PACS when applicable.

• Maintains MRI suite in a safe environment, locked down at all times.

Operations

• Restocks linens and supplies and maintains MRI department in clean and orderly condition.

• Transports patients, positions patients and assists them on and off procedure table.

• Performs patient charging activities on the day service is rendered.

• Ability to push/retrieve studies to the PACS system.

• Maintains Joint Commission standards 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.

Required Minimum Education:

• Successful completion of an accredited MRI program or ARRT-R - Required

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

(All required upon hire unless otherwise stated)

• Certified MRI Technologist or ARRT Magnetic Resonance Imaging

• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association

Required Minimum Experience:

• Minimum 1 year experience in a clinical setting caring for patients - Required

• MRI clinical setting - Preferred

Required Minimum Skills:

• Must exhibit excellent communication skills due to frequent verbal and written communication with physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff.

• Routinely obtains, presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities.