Description

Status: Non-exempt

Job Summary

The MRI Technologist is responsible for instructing patients regarding MRI procedures, preparing and positioning patients to ensure appropriate placement for imaging, selecting appropriate imaging techniques. The MRI technologist performs Quality Assurance and Quality Control per vendor and ACR guidelines on magnetic resonance equipment. performs physical inventories and maintains MRI supplies. This individual will ensure adherence to company policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs and safety standards. This is a PRN float position. Our 5 MRI locations are Atlanta, Johns Creek, Peachtree City, Stockbridge, and Lawrenceville. We operate high field Siemens scanners.

Job Responsibilities

• Operates MRI equipment related to patient care imaging, image processing, image transmission, image archiving, and computerized electronic medical records.
• Provides radiologists and physicians with patient history relative to exam being performed and obtains informed consent
• Participates in the department and modality specific quality improvement initiatives, including ACR accreditation.
• Consistently demonstrates proficiency in performing MRI examinations using appropriate standardized protocols to produce the highest quality images, evaluating images for technical quality prior to sending to picture archiving and communication system for interpretation by radiologists.
• Uses critical thinking principles in making decisions which lead to desired outcomes while participating in the achievement of organizational and department goals by following OrthoAtlanta and departmental policies.
• Adheres to all MRI safety guidelines, practices, and policies, taking into consideration potential magnetic field interactions of ferromagnetic objects in the MRI environment.
• Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. Responsible for the reporting of employee/patient/visitor injuries or accidents, or other safety issues to the supervisor and in the occurrence notification system.
• Monitors and ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, organizational standards, and policies and procedures related to area of responsibility. Identifies potential risk areas within area of responsibility and supports problem resolution process. Maintains records of compliance activities and reports compliance activities to Chief Technologist.
• Follows the ARRT Standards of Ethics.
• Attends and/or completes educational requirements, to maintain licensure.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Job Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited radiologic technology program, ARRT registered with advanced certificate in MRI, or obtained within 6 months of hire.
• One to three years of experience directly related to duties and responsibilities specified.
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers Certification

Accommodations: Clinic Environment

OSHA Category: II