What are the responsibilities and job description for the MRI Technologist (Seasonal Contract) position at Southern Regional Medical Center?
Overview
Committed to Delivering Compassionate, Quality Care to Patients
Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community! Southern Regional Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.
Southern Regional Medical Center is a non-profit, 331-bed full-service hospital serving the residents of Clayton County and southern crescent metro Atlanta communities. The hospital offers a complete line of services including Senior Care and Senior Behavioral Health Services; Emergency Services; Heart and Vascular; Advanced Imaging; Laboratory; Neuroscience Services; Rehabilitation; Sleep Diagnostic Center; Surgery/Robotic Surgery; Wound Care; and Women’s Health Services, including a Level III NICU. The hospital is certified accredited as a Chest Pain Center and Primary Stroke Center. Learn more at southernregional.org.
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Responsibilities
We are seeking an MRI Technologist (Seasonal Contract), sometimes referred to as a MRI Tech at Southern Regional Medical Center (Riverdale, GA) a member of Prime Healthcare. The MRI Technologist will operate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) equipment to capture detailed images of patients' internal organs, tissues, and structures. They play critical role in the diagnostic process by producing high-quality images that help physicians diagnose and treat various medical conditions. This is a seasonal contract normally 12 weeks long, this can be extended by need, performance and Human Resources.
Employment Type: Contract - Full Time
Shifts Available: Days (Mon thru Fri)
Contract Length – Normally 12 weeks, can be extended
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):
- prepare patients for their MRI scans by explaining the procedure, addressing any concerns or questions, and ensuring that patients are comfortable, you will also screen patients for contraindications to MRI, such as the presence of metal implants or pacemakers
- operate MRI scanners to acquire high-resolution images of the body, position patients correctly on the scanning table and select appropriate imaging parameters to produce clear and accurate images
- adhere to strict safety protocols to protect both patients and you from potential hazards associated with MRI technology, such as strong magnetic fields
- during the MRI scan, monitor patients' vital signs and adjust imaging parameters as needed to obtain the desired images, you may perform multiple imaging sequences to capture different anatomical views or enhance specific tissue contrasts
- administer contrast agents intravenously to enhance the visibility of certain tissues or abnormalities during the scan, monitor patients for any adverse reactions to the contrast agent and provide appropriate care if needed
- perform routine quality assurance checks on MRI equipment to ensure optimal performance and image quality
Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING- Must have at least 3 years of experience working as an MRI Tech
- ARMRIT or ARRT(MR) required
- Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and remain current
- Must be a graduate of a ARRT approved Radiologic Technology Program or MRI course
- Proficient computer skills
