MRI Technologist (PRN)

2810 Douglas Hospital, Inc.

45d

About The Position

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. 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 per 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.

Requirements

Successful completion of an accredited MRI program or ARRT‑R — Required
Certified MRI Technologist or ARRT Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Basic Life Support (BLS) or BLS‑Instructor
Minimum 1 year experience in a clinical setting caring for patients; MRI clinical setting preferred — Required
Must exhibit excellent communication skills because this position requires frequent verbal and written communications 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 obtain cooperation.
Must be able to function independently and under pressure while still actively participating in a team environment.
Must consistently exhibit excellent customer service skills.
Must 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 work shift.
Must interact professionally with a wide variety of customers including patients, families, co‑workers, volunteers and physicians.
Must be able 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.
Competent in all aspects of MRI, patient positioning, pulse sequence parameters and magnet safety.
Must understand anatomy and pathology and how they affect the quality of a procedure.

Responsibilities

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 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.
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 situations when physician intervention is necessary to prevent deterioration.
Verifies correct identity of patient prior to performing a procedure according to hospital policy and procedure.
Ensures patient’s privacy and comfort; maintains patient dignity throughout the exam/procedure.
Demonstrates competence in selecting and applying appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on patient age.
Organizes schedule, time and priorities so activities are completed 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 the procedure.
Demonstrates and understands sterile technique.
Prepares trays and catheters for procedures and 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 dosing of contrast is weight‑based.
Uses appropriate safety devices to protect 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.
Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam to patient prior to procedure using AIDET to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation.
Ensures patient questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed; notifies physician when unresolved prior to procedure.
Participates in orientation and training of departmental employees.
Required documentation is concise, legible and precise.
Reads email each scheduled workday and follows through with assignments.
Completes mandatory departmental and hospital‑wide education without prompting.
Produces acceptable images and follows established exam protocols.
Ensures equipment is operational prior to each use by checking calibration and operating deficiencies.
Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion in RIS; prints CDs as needed.
Prints and scans after‑hours teleradiography studies into PACS when applicable.
Maintains MRI suite in a safe environment (locked down at all times).
Restocks linens and supplies; maintains MRI department in clean and orderly condition.
Transports patients, positions patients and assists them on and off the procedure table.
Performs patient charging activities on the day services are rendered.
Applies supportive and immobilization devices and equipment.
Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others as needed and when time allows.
Performs clerical and support duties when warranted to ensure continuity and quality of services.
Keeps supervisor informed of responsibilities and promptly reports problems or potential issues.
Maintains productivity rate equal to other co‑workers.
Ability to operate all workstations associated with the MRI scanner.
Ability to push/retrieve studies to the PACS system.
Maintains Joint Commission and other regulatory standards.
Any other duties as assigned.
Takes call when necessary.