MRI Technologist (PRN)

PRN Registered MRI Technologist

Wellstar Douglas in Douglasville, Georgia is seeking a PRN Registered MRI Technologist. The Registered MRI Technologist 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 patient for the procedure.

Equipment

• Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique so that the patient receives the best study possible and that image quality is maintained.
• Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider so that 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.

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 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 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 patient age.
• Organizes schedule, time and priorities so that required activities are completed 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 for contrast, checks patient GFR (labs) and ensures contrast dosing is weight?based.
• Uses appropriate safety devices to protect patient's hearing during 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.

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 before procedure initiation.
• 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 assignments.
• 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; 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 the 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 and routinely as time allows.
• Performs routine clerical and support duties when required to ensure continuity and quality of services.
• Keeps supervisor informed of responsibilities and promptly notifies them of potential problems.
• Maintains individual productivity rate equal to 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.

Required Minimum Education:

• Certificate in Radiologic Technology

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
• Less than 1 year MRI clinical setting Preferred

Required Minimum Skills:

• Must exhibit excellent communication skills due to frequent verbal and written communications 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 possess the ability to function independently and under pressure while actively participating 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 effectively multitask throughout the work shift.
• Must have excellent communication skills and interact professionally with patients, families, coworkers, volunteers and physicians.
• Must possess the ability to function independently yet productively as a cooperative team member.
• Must be compliant with all hospital policies, practices, protocols and professional standards.
• Competent in all aspects of MRI, patient positioning, pulse sequence parameters and magnet safety.
• Must understand anatomy and pathology and how they affect the quality of a procedure.

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