PT MRI Tech
Company: SonicJobs
Location: Douglasville
Posted on: October 10, 2024
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Job Description:
Facility: Cobb Hospital Wellstar Cobb in Austell, Georgia is
seeking a PT 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. Core
Responsibilities and Essential Functions: 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 that problem 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 properly 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's privacy and comfort is
accommodated. Maintains patients dignity throughout the
exam/procedure. - Demonstrates competence in the determination and
application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and
techniques based on the age of patients. - Organizes schedule, time
and priorities so that required activities are accomplished 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 is with contrast, checks
patient GFR (labs) and dosing of contrast is weight based. - Uses
appropriate safety devices to protect patients hearing during exam.
- Understands anatomical positioning, correct labeling of body
parts, and infant immobilizer. - Knows cross sectional anatomy,
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 starting of procedure, to minimize
anxiety and facilitate cooperation using AIDET; Acknowledge,
Introduce, Discuss, Explain, and Thank you of all patients and
family members. - Ensures that patient's questions, concerns or
contraindications are satisfactorily addressed, notifying physician
when this cannot be accomplished, prior to the initiation of the
procedure. - 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 assignment. - Completes
mandatory departmental and Hospital-wide education without
prompting. Quality Control - Produces acceptable images, follows
established exam protocols. - Ensures that equipment is fully
operational prior to each use, by checking for proper calibration
and operating deficiencies. - Sends all studies to PACS immediately
after completion in RIS and prints CDs as needed. - Studies that
have been transmitted after hours to teleradiography are printed
and scanned in PACS, if applicable. - Maintains MRI suite in a safe
environment, i.e. locked down at all times. Operations - Restocks
linens and supplies, and maintains MRI department in clean and
orderly condition. - Transports patients, positions patients, and
helps them on and off 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 as needed and
routinely as time is available, without prompting, so that all
working time is used for departmental advantage. - Performs routine
duties of clerical and support personnel in accordance with
procedure when warranted to ensure continuity and quality of
services. - Keeps supervisor informed on all responsibilities on an
ongoing basis, ensuring prompt notification in the event of
problems or potential problems. - Maintains an individual
productivity rate equal to other co-workers. - Ability to operate
all work stations 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: Other / Certificate Radiologic Technology
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All
certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
Certified MRI Technologist or ARRT Magnetic Resonance Imaging Basic
Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA)
Required Additional License(s) and Certification(s): n/a 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 because this position requires frequent verbal
and written communications with: physicians, patients, visitors,
departmental staff and nursing staff. The employee obtains,
presents and discusses clinical information regarding job
responsibilities on a routine basis. Candidate must be able to
explain or give directions to maintain goodwill and obtain
cooperation with all contacts. Must possess the ability to function
independently and under pressure while still actively participating
in a team environment. Position requires the employee to 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 have the capacity to effectively multitask
throughout the work shift. Must have excellent communication skills
and the capacity to interact professionally with a variety of
customers, including but not limited to patients, families,
co-workers, volunteers, and physicians throughout the work shift.
Must possess the ability to function independently, yet
productively as a cooperative team member with various work teams
associated with the position. Must be compliant, with a willingness
to follow all Hospital policies as well as the established
practices, protocols and procedures of the position, department and
applicable professional standards. Competent in all aspects of MRI,
patient positioning, pulse sequence parameters and magnet safety.
Must have an understanding of anatomy and pathology as to how they
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