MRI Technologist
On-siteGrovetown, Georgia, United States
Job Summary
Perform all exams according to department procedures, obtaining complete clinical histories and assessing contraindications. Set up equipment, position patients, and administer contrast while verifying orders and checking GFR levels. Review images for clinically acceptable results, release patients, and respond to emergency situations. Maintain MRI suite safety, clean and disinfect equipment, and restock linens and supplies. Transport patients, apply immobilization devices, and push studies to PACS. Explain exam purposes using AIDET, address patient concerns, and notify physicians of contraindications. Complete mandatory education, read daily emails, and perform other duties as assigned. Flexible with Fri-Sun 6p-630a schedule; eligible for up to $20,000 sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.
Required Qualifications
- Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs.
- Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative.
- Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.
- Able to independently perform job functions.
- 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.
- Accredited Program – Medical Technology
- ARMRIT – Certified MRI Technologist
- ARRT‐MR – ARRT Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- BLS – Basic Life Support
- ARC‐BLS
- BLS‐I
- Minimum 1 year successful completion of an accredited MRI program (Required).
- Must be able to adjust technique so that patient receives the best study possible and that image quality is maintained.
- Ability to operate patient monitoring system.
- Ability to operate all work stations associated with the MRI scanner.
- Ability to push/retrieve studies to the PACS system.
- Must possess the ability to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill and obtain cooperation with all contacts.
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