MRI Technologist / Outpatient

Emory•Atlanta, GA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The MRI Technologist provides quality care to patients receiving diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures. The role communicates patient needs and responses through appropriate verbal and written correspondence, maintains complete and accurate patient-care documentation, and operates imaging and specialty equipment appropriately while keeping abreast of medical-device uses. The technologist assumes responsibility for direct care during procedures, ensures patients are prepared, provides care during procedures, and assists with patient and family education. The position may also support research and related activities. The technologist applies knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and physiology, provides complex technical care to meet identified patient needs, and assists with performing and planning multiple diagnostic procedures in an appropriate sequence. The role serves as a resource for students and junior technologists, completes procedures in the Radiology Information System for exam and procedure billing, and prepares and submits billing sheets according to guidelines. The posting lists a 7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. shift, 40 hours per week, and full-time work at Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital OPIC. All levels of experience and education will be considered for the posting, subject to the stated minimum qualifications.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
At minimum, registered with the ARRT.
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 listed 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 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 keep abreast of medical-device uses.
Assume responsibility for and provide direct care during 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 applicable.
Apply 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 exam and procedure billing.
Prepare billing sheets and submit them according to guidelines.
Complete all required patient-care documentation for imaging services.