MRI Technologist

Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. 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.
Internal Compensation Grade
H29
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.

Schedule & Incentives
• This role is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000.
• This role can offer a competitive relocation assistance package for eligible candidates
• A full‑time position with a Thursday / Friday (7:30am - 5:00pm) and Saturday / Sunday (9:00am - 7:30pm) Schedule
• Benefits program that includes PTO, mental health support, wellness rooms, concierge services and more
• Access to Wellstar’s CareerCare program for fully funded education and guided career progression

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.
• Applies supportive and immobilization devices and equipment.
• Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others upon request and when time allows.
• Performs routine clerical and support duties when required to ensure continuity and quality of services.
• Keeps supervisor informed on all responsibilities, providing prompt notification of problems or potential problems.
• Maintains individual productivity rate equal to other coworkers.
• Ability to operate all workstations associated with the MRI scanner.
• 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.
• Must be able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill and cooperation.
• Must function independently and under pressure while still participating actively in a team environment.
• Must 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 able to multitask effectively throughout the shift.
• Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a variety of customers including patients, families, coworkers, volunteers and physicians.
• Must function independently yet productively as a cooperative team member with various work teams associated with the position.
• Must be compliant with all hospital policies as well as established practices, protocols and 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 procedure quality.

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