Thurs - 6pm - 6am

Northeast Georgia Health System•Gainesville, GA

About The Position

Under the direction of a Radiologist and Supervisor, the MRI Tech performs procedures on low- and high-field magnets at a technical level that does not require constant supervision of technical details. The role involves a variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative to obtain image data for MRI diagnosis. The employee is responsible for designated procedure areas and provides care to patients ranging from newborns to the elderly. The MRI Tech operates MRI equipment, produces diagnostic images, assesses and prepares patients, follows MRI safety practices, maintains records, and uses the department’s information systems according to standards. The position also includes patient education, venipuncture, troubleshooting image-processing problems, and other assigned duties such as stocking rooms, transporting patients, training new staff and students, and participating in special projects.

Requirements

Current ARRT or ARMRIT certification.
High school diploma or GED.
Graduate of an accredited ARRT program.
Ability to perform quality MRI procedures and venipuncture.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to work independently and effectively with others.

Nice To Haves

MR certification.
At least two years of MRI experience.

Responsibilities

Operate MRI equipment according to equipment specifications, including low-, high-, and open-field magnets, physician workstations, stealth procedures, dry lasers, coils, computer analysis and image processing, daily quality control, and archiving and storage to disk.
Produce quality images consistently within department standards, including 3D reformatting and reconstruction and MRA.
Diagnose image-processing problems and take appropriate action.
Follow MRI safety practices, including use of special stretchers, wheelchairs, and monitors; training ancillary personnel; and completing equipment and safety checks according to state and federal guidelines.
Maintain patient records according to department standards.
Apply knowledge of contrast media, including consent forms, type and quantity, and possible complications.
Assess patients appropriately for ordered exams and document the assessment, including checking orders, reviewing previous films, checking lab values when indicated, preparing and screening patients for possible pregnancy, obtaining appropriate histories, verifying MRI checklists, and involving an Imaging nurse when indicated.
Provide education pertinent to the exam and document it in the patient record.
Use RIS accurately and completely according to department standards, including recording orders, arrival, start and completion, cancellations, complications, fluoroscopy time, drug history, repeats, complaints, and transfers; follow CPAC procedures when indicated.
Perform other assigned duties, including nontechnical tasks such as stocking rooms, transporting patients, and cleaning cassettes; training new staff and students; and working on special projects.
Perform venipuncture and work independently and effectively with others.