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Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

MRI Technologist (Weds, Thurs, Fri 7:30a-8p)

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383

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Children's Healthcare of Atlanta .

Work Shift Day

Work Day(s) Friday, Thursday, Wednesday

Shift Start Time 7:30 AM

Shift End Time 8:00 PM

Worker Sub‑Type Regular

Job Description Perform diagnostic magnetic resonance imaging procedures for clinical and research patient care population, and participate as a member of the multidisciplinary team. Proactively support efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services. Promote a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

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

Successful completion of accredited Magnetic Resonance (MR) program and eligible for MR credential via ARRT (MR)

Certification Summary

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) credential in Radiography (R), American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT), or Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT)

Credential in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) required no later than 12 months post‑hire. Failure to complete credential within 12 months will result in separation from role, up to termination.

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

Good communication skills

Excellent interpersonal and patient management skills

Job Responsibilities

Operate modality‑specific technical equipment related to patient care imaging, image processing, image transmission, image archiving and computerized electronic medical records. Update the electronic medical records through: Order Entry, Exam Scheduling, Exam Check‑in, Begin and End Exams, Exam Verification, Exam Merging, and Image Rejection. Ensure accuracy of billing for radiology procedures.

Provide radiologists and physicians with patient history relative to exam being performed and obtaining informed consent. Assist radiologists, as required, in the administration of contrast media and/or radioisotopes during exams. Collaborate with physicians, nurses, sedation/anesthesia personnel and all staff members to ensure a safe outcome for the patient.

Participate in department and modality specific quality improvement initiatives, including ACR accreditation. Consistently demonstrate 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.

Demonstrate 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. Include family/caregiver in patient care and provide effective education appropriate for the learning needs of patient and family.

Use 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 demonstrate service excellence behaviors.

Attend and/or complete all system and department educational requirements, which include mandatory CBTs and annual competencies.

Adhere to all MRI safety guidelines, practices, and policies, taking into consideration potential magnetic field interactions of ferromagnetic objects in the MRI environment.

Primary Location Address 2220 North Druid Hills Road

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

Salary Atlanta, GA $2,600.00-$2,800.00 1 week ago

Equal Opportunity Statement 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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