MRI Technologist / PRN

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The MRI Technologist provides quality care to patients receiving diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures. The role includes preparing patients, providing direct care during procedures, communicating patient needs and responses, and ensuring complete and accurate patient-care documentation. The technologist operates imaging and specialty equipment properly and stays current on medical-device use. The position also involves assisting with patient and family education, supporting research when needed, applying knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and physiology, and providing complex technical care to meet patient needs. The technologist helps plan and perform multiple diagnostic procedures in an appropriate sequence, serves as a resource for students and junior technologists, and completes procedures in the Radiology Information System for billing. The position also requires preparing and submitting billing sheets according to guidelines. The posting lists the schedule as 7 AM–5:30 PM, PRN, at Winship at Emory Midtown. All levels of experience and education will be considered for this posting, while the minimum qualifications specify relevant education, registration, experience, and certification.

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.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting up to 50 pounds and carrying objects up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Advanced certification in MR.

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 medical-device uses.
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.
Support or assist in research and related activities as needed.
Apply knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and physiology.
Provide complex technical care necessary to meet identified patient needs.
Assist with performing and planning multiple diagnostic procedures in an 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 and submit billing sheets according to guidelines.
Complete all required aspects of patient-care documentation in imaging services.