MRI Technologist

locations

Columbia County Medical Center Hospital

time type

Full time

posted on Posted Yesterday

job requisition idJR-58649

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Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Schedule & Incentives

• sign-on bonus of up to $20,000.
• This role can offer a competitive
  relocation assistance package
  for eligible candidates
• full‑time position with a Fri-Sun 6p-630a schedule
• Benefits program that includes PTO, mental health support, wellness rooms, concierge services and more
• Access to Wellstar’s Career Care program for fully funded education and guided career progression

• 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 a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases.

• Able to independently perform job functions.

• Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.

• 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 patient 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 ensures dosing of contrast is weight‑based.

• Uses appropriate safety devices to protect patient's hearing during exam.

• Understands anatomical positioning, correct labeling of body parts, and infant immobilizer.

• Knows cross‑sectional anatomy and includes all appropriate anatomy.

• Uses…