MRI Technologist
hace 5 días
Douglasville
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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. Hours for this role: * Thursday 7:00am - 7:30pm * Friday 7:00am - 7:30pm * Saturday 7:00pm - 7:30am 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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