Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
MRI Technologist (Weds, Thurs, Fri 7a-7:30p) - Scottish Rite
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
MRI Technologist (Weds, Thurs, Fri 7a-7:30p) - Scottish Rite
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Schedule
Work Shift: Day
Work Day(s): Friday, Thursday, Wednesday
Shift Start Time: 7:00 AM
Shift End Time: 7:30 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
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
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 obtain 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 the 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.
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.
Primary Location Address 1001 Johnson Ferry Rd
Job Family Radiology
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
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Schedule
Work Shift: Day
Work Day(s): Friday, Thursday, Wednesday
Shift Start Time: 7:00 AM
Shift End Time: 7:30 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
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
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 obtain 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 the 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.
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.
Primary Location Address 1001 Johnson Ferry Rd
Job Family Radiology
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Hospitals and Health Care
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