MRI Technologist

Job Description

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.

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Schedule & Incentives

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• This role is eligible for a  sign-on bonus of up to $20,000. 
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• This role can offer a competitive relocation assistance package  for eligible candidates.
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• A  full‑time position with a Fri-Sun 6p-630a schedule.
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• Benefits program that includes PTO, mental health support, wellness rooms, concierge services and more
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• Access to  Wellstar’s CareerCare program for fully funded education and guided career progression.
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  Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs.

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  Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative.

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  Assists with providing safe, age‑appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department according to department procedures.

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  Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.

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  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.

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  Able to independently perform job functions.

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  Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.

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  Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.

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  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.

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  Ensures that all studies have proper patient identification.

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  Reviews images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.

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  Responds to emergency situations.

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  Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed.

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  Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates.

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  Verifies correct identity of patient prior to performing a procedure according to hospital policy and procedure.

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  Ensures patient's privacy and comfort is accommodated. Maintains patient dignity throughout the exam/procedure.

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  Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients.

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  Organizes schedule, time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished within designated time frames.

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  Follows physicians instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.

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  Understands, demonstrates and documents pre‑procedure verification and Time Out process when appropriate.

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  Demonstrates and understands pre‑ and post‑procedural care.

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  Preps the patient for procedure.

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  Demonstrates and understands sterile technique.

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  Prepares trays and catheters for procedures; participates in biopsies if applicable.

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  Demonstrates proficiency on the Dynacad if applicable.

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  Prepares and may administer contrast.

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  Verifies order is with contrast, checks patient GFR (labs) and ensures dosing of contrast is weight‑based.

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  Uses appropriate safety devices to protect patient's hearing during exam.

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  Understands anatomical positioning, correct labeling of body parts, and infant immobilizer.

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  Knows cross‑sectional anatomy and includes all appropriate anatomy.

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  Uses critical thinking skills.

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  Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.

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  Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique so that patient receives the best study possible and that image quality is maintained.

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  Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider so that problems can be corrected in a timely manner.

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  Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department cleaning schedule.

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  Ability to operate patient monitoring system.

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  Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam to patient prior to starting the procedure, minimizing anxiety and facilitating cooperation using AIDET.

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  Ensures that patient questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed, notifying physician when this cannot be accomplished prior to the initiation of the procedure.

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  Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees.

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  Required documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology.

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  Reads email each day scheduled to work and follows through with assignment.

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  Completes mandatory departmental and hospital‑wide education without prompting.

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  Produces acceptable images, follows established exam protocols.

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  Ensures that equipment is fully operational prior to each use by checking for proper calibration and operating deficiencies.

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  Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion in RIS and prints CDs as needed.

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  Studies transmitted after hours to teleradiography are printed and scanned in PACS, if applicable.

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  Maintains MRI suite in a safe environment (locked down at all times).

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  Restocks linens and supplies and maintains MRI department in clean and orderly condition.

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  Transports patients, positions patients and helps them on and off procedure table.

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  Performs patient charging activities on the day the service is rendered.

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  Applies supportive and immobilization devices and equipment.

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  Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others upon request as needed and routinely as time allows.

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  Performs routine duties of clerical and support personnel when warranted to ensure continuity and quality of services.

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  Keeps supervisor informed on all responsibilities, ensuring prompt notification in the event of problems or potential problems.

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  Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to other co‑workers.

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  Ability to operate all work stations associated with the MRI scanner.

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  Ability to push/retrieve studies to the PACS system.

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  Maintains Joint Commission and any other regulatory agency standards.

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  Any other duties as assigned.

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  Takes call when necessary.

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  Performs other duties as assigned.

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  Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work and code of conduct.

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  Accredited Program – Medical Technology

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(All required upon hire unless otherwise stated.)

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  ARMRIT – Certified MRI Technologist or

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  ARRT‑MR – ARRT Magnetic Resonance Imaging

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  BLS – Basic Life Support or ARC‑BLS or BLS‑I

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  Minimum 1 year successful completion of an accredited MRI program (Required).

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  Must exhibit excellent communication skills because this position requires frequent verbal and written communications with: physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff.

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  The employee obtains, presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities on a routine basis.

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  Candidate must be able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill and obtain cooperation with all contacts.

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  Must possess the ability to function independently and under pressure while still actively participating in a team environment.

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  Position requires the employee to exhibit excellent customer service skills at all times.

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  Must be able to perform effectively in a stressful and fast‑paced work environment.

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  Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately.

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  Must be detail‑oriented and have the capacity to effectively multitask throughout the work shift.

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  Must have excellent communication skills and the capacity to interact professionally with a variety of customers including patients, families, co‑workers, volunteers and physicians.

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  Must possess the ability to function independently yet productively as a cooperative team member.

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  Must be compliant and willing to follow all hospital policies and established practices, protocols and procedures of the position, department and applicable professional standards.

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  Competent in all aspects of MRI, patient positioning, pulse sequence parameters and magnet safety.

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  Must have an understanding of anatomy and pathology and how they affect the quality of a procedure.

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