Outpatient MRI Technologist / Part-Time Weekends

Emory Healthcare•Buford, GA

15h•$44 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

The Outpatient MRI Technologist provides quality care to patients receiving diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures. The role communicates patient needs and responses, maintains complete and accurate patient-care documentation, operates imaging and specialty equipment properly, and stays informed about medical-device use. The technologist prepares patients for procedures, provides direct care during procedures, supports patient and family education, and may assist with research-related activities. The position requires knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and physiology and the ability to provide complex technical care, plan and perform multiple diagnostic procedures in an appropriate sequence, and serve as a resource for students and junior technologists. The technologist also completes procedures in the Radiology Information System and prepares and submits billing documentation according to guidelines. This is a part-time weekend position at The Emory Clinic in Buford, working Saturday and Sunday from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM. A weekend shift differential of an additional $15.00 per hour is noted.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
At a minimum, registered with the ARRT.
CPR certification required.
At least two years of experience, including one year in MR.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification in accordance with the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

Advanced certification in MR 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 informed about 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 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 required patient-care documentation for imaging services.