MRI Technologist

Wellstar Health System • Magnolia, AR

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About The Position

The MRI Technologist performs a wide variety of technical procedures using independent judgment and initiative to support the diagnosis and/or treatment of disease. The role provides safe, age-appropriate patient care; obtains quality diagnostic studies; sets up imaging equipment; and positions patients for procedures. The technologist must be dependable, accountable, cooperative, and flexible with work hours to meet department needs.

This is a full-time day-shift position scheduled Friday through Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The position may require taking call when necessary. It is sign-on-bonus eligible and may offer relocation assistance to eligible candidates. Wellstar describes benefits that include PTO, mental health support, wellness rooms, concierge services, and access to its CareerCare program for funded education and guided career progression.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Medical Technology program.
• At least one year of successful completion of an accredited MRI program.
• Current ARMRIT Certified MRI Technologist certification or ARRT Magnetic Resonance Imaging (ARRT-MR) certification.
• BLS certification through BLS, ARC-BLS, or BLS-I.
• Competence in MRI, patient positioning, pulse-sequence parameters, and magnet safety.
• Understanding of anatomy and pathology and their effects on procedure quality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain procedures and directions and discuss clinical information.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure while contributing cooperatively to a team.
• Strong customer-service skills and professional interaction with patients, families, coworkers, volunteers, physicians, and other staff.
• Ability to work effectively in a stressful, fast-paced environment; prioritize tasks; multitask; and maintain attention to detail.
• Willingness to follow hospital policies, established practices, protocols, procedures, and applicable professional standards.
• Flexibility with work hours to meet department needs.

Responsibilities

• Obtain complete clinical histories and examination data, assess contraindications, and verify patient identity and orders before procedures.
• Prepare patients for examinations, explain procedures, protect patient privacy and dignity, and provide appropriate age-specific care.
• Administer or prepare contrast according to established procedures, verify contrast orders and patient GFR, and ensure weight-based dosing.
• Perform MRI examinations and other assigned procedures using appropriate positioning, equipment, supplies, techniques, and safety practices.
• Review images for clinically acceptable results, ensure correct patient identification and body-part labeling, and release patients when appropriate.
• Respond to emergencies, monitor patient condition, and seek physician intervention when needed.
• Follow pre-procedure verification, Time Out, pre- and post-procedure care, sterile technique, and applicable biopsy procedures.
• Use appropriate hearing-protection and other safety devices, and maintain MRI suite safety, including keeping it locked down.
• Adjust imaging technique to maintain image quality and report malfunctioning equipment; check calibration and operational readiness before use.
• Clean, disinfect, and maintain equipment according to infection-control policies and department schedules; operate patient-monitoring systems and MRI workstations.
• Transmit completed studies to PACS, print CDs as needed, and handle after-hours teleradiography studies when applicable.
• Maintain an orderly MRI department, restock linens and supplies, transport and position patients, and assist patients on and off the procedure table.
• Perform patient charging on the day services are rendered and apply supportive or immobilization devices.
• Assist other technologists and participate in departmental employee orientation and training; perform clerical and support duties when needed.
• Organize schedules, time, and priorities; maintain individual productivity comparable to coworkers and keep the supervisor informed of problems.
• Read work email, complete required education, maintain regulatory standards, and comply with Wellstar policies and professional practices.
• Take call when necessary and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PTO
• Mental health support
• Wellness rooms
• Concierge services
• Wellstar CareerCare program with fully funded education and guided career progression
• Sign-on bonus eligibility
• Relocation assistance for eligible candidates

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed