MRI Technologist / Outpatient

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

1d•$39 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

The MRI Technologist provides quality care to patients receiving diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures. The role includes preparing patients for procedures, providing direct care during procedures, communicating patient needs and responses, and ensuring complete and accurate patient-care documentation. The technologist is responsible for properly operating imaging and specialty equipment and staying current on the uses of medical devices. The position requires knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and physiology and the ability to provide complex technical care, plan and assist with multiple diagnostic procedures in the appropriate sequence, and support patient and family education. The technologist may assist with research activities and acts as a resource for students and junior technologists. Administrative duties include completing procedures in the Radiology Information System, preparing and submitting billing sheets, and completing required imaging-services documentation.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
Registered with the ARRT at a minimum.
At least two years of experience, including one year in MR.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification in accordance with the American Heart Association.
Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and physiology.

Nice To Haves

Advanced certification in MR is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide quality care to patients receiving diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures.
Communicate patient needs and responses through appropriate verbal and written correspondence.
Ensure documentation is complete and accurate regarding all aspects of patient care.
Operate imaging and specialty equipment properly and stay current on the uses of medical devices.
Assume responsibility for and provide direct care for procedures performed in the area.
Ensure patients are prepared for procedures and provide quality care during procedures.
Assist with patient and family education and may support or assist in research activities.
Provide complex technical care necessary to meet identified patient needs.
Assist with performing and planning multiple diagnostic procedures in the appropriate time sequence.
Act as a resource for students and junior technologists.
Complete procedures in the Radiology Information System to ensure billing of exams and procedures.
Prepare billing sheets and submit them according to guidelines.
Complete all required aspects of patient-care documentation in imaging services.