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MRI Tech

MRI Tech

Wellstar Health SystemGA, USA
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

time typeFull time

posted onPosted 30+ Days Ago

job requisition idJR-47538

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful : to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift

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RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs.
  • Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative.
  • Assists with providing safe, age appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department according to department procedures.
  • Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.
  • Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of equipment for the diagnosis and / or treatment of diseases.
  • Able to independently perform job functions.
  • Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.

Equipment

  • Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique so that patient receives the best study possible and that image quality is maintained.
  • Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider, so that problem can be corrected in a timely manner.
  • Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department cleaning schedule.
  • Ability to operate patient monitoring system.

    • Patient Care

  • Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.
  • Follows established procedures for the administration of contrast medias so that no patient condition deteriorates, and no patient suffers undue pain, due to error or poor technique.
  • Ensures that all studies have proper patient identification.
  • Reviews images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.
  • Responds to emergency situations.
  • Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed.
  • Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates.
  • Verifies correct identity of patient prior to performing a procedure according to hospital policy and procedure.
  • Ensures patient's privacy and comfort is accommodated.
  • Maintains patients dignity throughout the exam / procedure.
  • Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients.
  • Organizes schedule, time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished within designated time frames.
  • Follows physicians instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.
  • Understands, demonstrates and documents pre-procedure verification and Time Out process when appropriate.
  • Demonstrates and understands pre-and-post procedural care.
  • Preps the patient for procedure.
  • Demonstrates and understands sterile technique.
  • Prepares trays and catheters for procedures, participates in biopsies if applicable.
  • Demonstrates proficiency on the Dynacad if applicable.
  • Prepares and may administer contrast.
  • Verifies order is with contrast, checks patient GFR (labs) and dosing of contrast is weight based.
  • Uses appropriate safety devices to protect patients hearing during exam.
  • Understands anatomical positioning, correct labeling of body parts, and infant immobilizer.
  • Knows cross sectional anatomy, includes all appropriate anatomy.
  • Uses critical thinking skills.
  • Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.

    • Education and Communications

  • Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam to patient prior to starting of procedure, to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation using AIDET; Acknowledge, Introduce, Discuss, Explain, and Thank you of all patients and family members.
  • Ensures that patient's questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed, notifying physician when this cannot be accomplished, prior to the initiation of the procedure.
  • Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees.
  • Required documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology.
  • Reads email each day scheduled to work and follows through with assignment.
  • Completes mandatory departmental and Hospital-wide education without prompting.

    • Quality Control

  • Produces acceptable images, follows established exam protocols.
  • Ensures that equipment is fully operational prior to each use, by checking for proper calibration and operating deficiencies.
  • Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion in RIS and prints CDs as needed.
  • Studies that have been transmitted after hours to teleradiography are printed and scanned in PACS, if applicable.
  • Maintains MRI suite in a safe environment, i.e. locked down at all times. Operations
  • Restocks linens and supplies, and maintains MRI department in clean and orderly condition.
  • Transports patients, positions patients, and helps them on and off procedure table.
  • Performs patient charging activities on the day the service is rendered.
  • Applies supportive and immobilization devices and equipment.
  • Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others upon request as needed and routinely as time is available, without prompting, so that all working time is used for departmental advantage.
  • Performs routine duties of clerical and support personnel in accordance with procedure when warranted to ensure continuity and quality of services.
  • Keeps supervisor informed on all responsibilities on an ongoing basis, ensuring prompt notification in the event of problems or potential problems.
  • Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to other co-workers.
  • Ability to operate all work stations associated with the MRI scanner.
  • Ability to push / retrieve studies to the PACS system.
  • Maintains Joint Commission standards and any other regulatory agency standards.
  • Any other duties as assigned.
  • Takes call when necessary.

    • QUALIFICATIONS

    Required Minimum Education :

  • Successful completion of an accredited MRI program or ARRT-R Required

    • Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s) :

    All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

  • Certified MRI Technologist or ARRT Magnetic Resonance Imagin
  • Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor

    • Required Minimum Experience :

  • Minimum 1 year experience in a clinical setting caring for patients; prefer MRI clinical setting Required

    • Required Minimum Skills :

  • Must exhibit excellent communication skills because this position requires frequent verbal and written communications with : physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff.
  • The employee obtains, presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities on a routine basis.
  • Candidate must be able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill, and obtain cooperation with all contacts.
  • Must possess the ability to function independently and under pressure while still actively participating in a team environment.
  • Position requires the employee to exhibit excellent customer service skills at all times.
  • Must be able to perform effectively in a stressful and fast paced work environment.
  • Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately.
  • Must be detail oriented and have the capacity to effectively multitask throughout the work shift.
  • Must have excellent communication skills and the capacity to interact professionally with a variety of customers, including but not limited to patients, families, co-workers, volunteers, and physicians throughout the work shift.
  • Must possess the ability to function independently, yet productively as a cooperative team member with various work teams associated with the position.
  • Must be compliant, with a willingness to follow all Hospital policies as well as the established practices, protocols and procedures of the position, department and applicable professional standards.
  • Competent in all aspects of MRI, patient positioning, pulse sequence parameters and magnet safety.
  • Must have an understanding of anatomy and pathology as to how they affect the quality of a procedure.

    • Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.

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