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MRI Technologist - Scottish Rite (Thurs/Fri 7a-7:30p)

Quick overview

The technologist performs diagnostic magnetic resonance imaging procedures for clinical and research patients while participating as a member of the multidisciplinary team, ensuring safe patient care delivery. Responsibilities include operating technical equipment, updating electronic medical records, providing patient history to physicians, and assisting with contrast media administration.

Requirements summary

Candidates must successfully complete an ARRT-approved educational program and possess certification from ARRT, ARMRIT, or CAMRT in Magnetic Resonance Imaging, along with Basic Life Support certification within 30 days. Preferred qualifications include an Associate's degree and six months of supervised clinical experience in MRI, especially in pediatrics.

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Time 7:00 PM Worker Sub-Type Regular Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.

Job Description

Perform diagnostic magnetic resonance imaging procedures for clinical and research patient care population, and participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services. Promotes a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Sign-On Bonus included Experience
Six months of supervised clinical experience in MRI

Preferred Qualifications

Associate’s degree
Experience in pediatrics

Education
Successful completion of an American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) approved educational program

Certification Summary
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT), or Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) credential in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR)
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must understand all MRI safety standards and pass the MRI department safety courses with an 80% or better score

Job Responsibilities 1.Operates modality specific technical equipment related to patient care imaging, image processing, image transmission, image archiving and computerized electronic medical records.
Updates the electronic medical records through: Order Entry, Exam Scheduling, Exam Check-in, Begin and End Exams, Exam Verification, Exam Merging and Image Rejection.
Ensures accuracy of billing for radiology procedures.
2.Provides radiologists and physicians with patient history relative to exam being performed and obtaining informed consent.
Assists radiologists, as required, in the administration of contrast media and/or radioisotopes during exams.
Collaborates with physicians, nurses, sedation/anesthesia personnel and all staff members to ensure a safe outcome for the patient.
3.Participates in the department and modality specific quality improvement initiatives, including ACR accreditation.
Consistently demonstrates proficiency in performing radiologic 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.
4.Demonstrates competencies that incorporate age-specific guidelines, including N = Neonate (less than 30 days), I = Infant (30 days to 1 year), EC = Early Childhood (1-5 years), LC = Late Childhood (5-13 years), A = Adolescent (13-17 years), AD = Adult, and ALL = all ages.
Includes family/caregiver in patient care and provides effective education appropriate for the learning needs of patient and family.
5.Uses critical thinking principles in making decisions which lead to desired outcomes while participating in the achievement of organizational and department goals by following hospital and departmental policies.
Continually demonstrates service excellence behaviors.
6.Attends and/or completes all system and department educational requirements, which include mandatory CBTs and annual competencies.
7.Adheres to all MRI safety guidelines, practices, and policies, taking into consideration potential magnetic field interactions of ferromagnetic objects in the MRI environment.
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.
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