MRI Technologist / Days

Emory•Johns Creek, GA

7d•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, delivering direct care during procedures, communicating patient needs and responses, and completing accurate patient-care documentation. The technologist operates imaging and specialty equipment, maintains knowledge of medical devices, and demonstrates knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and physiology. The position performs and helps plan multiple diagnostic procedures in an appropriate sequence, provides complex technical care to meet patient needs, and may assist with research activities. The technologist supports patient and family education and serves as a resource for students and junior technologists. The role also includes completing procedures in the Radiology Information System and preparing and submitting billing documentation according to guidelines.

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.
Able to meet the listed medium physical demands, including lifting up to 50 pounds and carrying objects up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Advanced certification in MR is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct, quality patient care for diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures.
Prepare patients for procedures and provide care during procedures.
Communicate patient needs and responses through appropriate verbal and written correspondence.
Complete accurate patient-care documentation for all aspects of care in imaging services.
Operate imaging and specialty equipment properly and stay current on medical-device uses.
Assist with patient and family education.
Demonstrate knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and physiology and provide complex technical care 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 exams and procedures are billed.
Prepare billing sheets and submit them according to guidelines.
May support or assist in research and related activities.