About this role
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Work Shift Various (United States of America)
Job Summary
• Wellstar Douglas in Douglasville, Georgia is seeking a FT Registered MRI Tech. • The Registered MRI Tech 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 various technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of equipment for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. • Able to independently perform job functions. • Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patients for the procedure.
Schedule & Incentives
• This role is eligible for a sign-on bonus. • This role can offer a competitive relocation assistance package for eligible candidates • A full‑time position with a Thursday / Friday (7:00am - 5:00pm) and Saturday / Sunday (9:00am - 7:30pm) Schedule • Benefits program that includes PTO, mental health support, wellness rooms, concierge services and more • Access to Wellstar’s CareerCare program for fully funded education and guided career progression
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions
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 evaluates when physician intervention is necessary so no patient condition deteriorates. • Verifies correct identity of patient prior to performing a procedure according to hospital policy and procedure. • Ensures patient privacy and comfort is accommodated; maintains patient dignity throughout the exam/procedure. • Demonstrates competence in selecting and applying appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients. • Organizes schedule, time and priorities to accomplish required activities 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 when applicable. • Demonstrates proficiency on the Dynacad when applicable. • Prepares and may administer contrast. • Verifies order is with contrast, checks patient GFR (labs) and ensures contrast dosing is weight‑based. • Uses appropriate safety devices to protect the patient's hearing during the exam. • Understands anatomical positioning, correct labeling of body parts and infant immobilizer. • Knows cross‑sectional anatomy and includes all appropriate anatomy. • Uses critical thinking skills. • Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.
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 problems 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.
Education and Communications
• Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam to patient prior to procedure using AIDET to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation. • Ensures that patient questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed; notifies physician when unresolved prior to procedure. • Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees. • Required documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology. • Reads email each scheduled workday and follows through with assignment. • Completes mandatory departmental and hospital‑wide education without prompting.
Quality Control
• Produces acceptable images and follows established exam protocols. • Ensures equipment is fully operational prior to each use by checking calibration and operating deficiencies. • Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion in RIS and prints CDs as needed. • Studies transmitted after hours to teleradiography are printed and scanned into PACS when applicable. • Maintains MRI suite in a safe environment, locked down at all times.
Operations
• Restocks linens and supplies and maintains MRI department in clean and orderly condition. • Transports patients, positions patients and assists them on and off procedure table. • Performs patient charging activities on the day service is rendered. • Applies supportive and immobilization devices and equipment. • Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others upon request and when time allows. • Performs routine clerical and support duties when required to ensure continuity and quality of services. • Keeps supervisor informed on all responsibilities, providing prompt notification of problems or potential problems. • Maintains individual productivity rate equal to other coworkers. • Ability to operate all workstations 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. • Performs other duties as assigned. • Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education
• Successful completion of an accredited MRI program or ARRT‑R — Required
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s) (All required upon hire unless otherwise stated)
• Certified MRI Technologist or ARRT Magnetic Resonance Imaging • Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association
Required Minimum Experience
• Minimum 1 year experience in a clinical setting caring for patients — Required • MRI clinical setting — Preferred
Required Minimum Skills
• Must exhibit excellent communication skills due to frequent verbal and written communication with physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff. • Routinely obtains, presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities. • Must be able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill and cooperation. • Must function independently and under pressure while still participating actively in a team environment. • Must 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 able to multitask effectively throughout the shift. • Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a variety of customers including patients, families, coworkers, volunteers and physicians. • Must function independently yet productively as a cooperative team member with various work teams associated with the position. • Must be compliant with all hospital policies as well as established practices, protocols and professional standards. • Competent in all aspects of MRI, patient positioning, pulse sequence parameters and magnet safety. • Must have an understanding of anatomy and pathology and how they affect procedure quality.
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