Facility: 1800 Parkway Center

Join Our WEST Float Team at WellStar!

Are you ready to make a difference? Join the WellStar Enterprise Support Team (WEST) in our Float Pool! This exciting opportunity allows you to work across various facilities based on staffing needs, utilizing your unique skills to provide exceptional patient care wherever you’re needed most.

Why Join Us? As a member of the WEST Float Team, you'll:

·       Impact Lives: Play a vital role in delivering high-quality care across the WellStar network.

·       Diverse Experience: Float to different units, expanding your clinical expertise and gaining valuable experience.

·       Supportive Environment: Work collaboratively with a dynamic team committed to excellence.

Core Responsibilities:

Patient Care:

• Obtain thorough clinical histories, assess patient conditions, and gather exam data.
• Administer contrast media according to established procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
• Confirm patient identification and ensure all studies are correctly labeled.
• Review images for quality and release patients once the study is complete.
• Respond promptly to emergency situations and assist other technologists as needed.
• Ensure patient privacy and dignity are maintained throughout the procedure.
• Organize schedule and prioritize tasks to meet departmental needs.
• Follow physician instructions and perform pre- and post-procedure verification.
• Demonstrate proficiency in sterile techniques and preps for procedures (including biopsies, if applicable).
• Ensure correct contrast dosing, monitor patient labs, and apply safety protocols.

Equipment Operation & Maintenance:

• Operate MRI equipment, adjusting techniques for optimal image quality.
• Report malfunctioning equipment to supervisors promptly.
• Maintain and disinfect equipment according to infection control policies.
• Ensure all equipment is properly calibrated and ready for use.
• Assist in troubleshooting and ensuring equipment is ready for patient exams.

Education & Communication:

• Explain procedures to patients clearly and calmly, addressing concerns to reduce anxiety.
• Provide excellent customer service, demonstrating empathy and professionalism.
• Participate in the orientation and training of new staff members.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with departmental standards.
• Complete required departmental and hospital-wide training as directed.

Quality Control & Operations:

• Ensure images meet quality standards and are transmitted to PACS promptly.
• Maintain a safe and organized MRI suite.
• Restock supplies and linens; assist in maintaining a clean department.
• Assist patients with positioning and safely transfer them on and off procedure tables.
• Perform routine clerical duties to support department operations.
• Maintain productivity and keep supervisors informed of any issues.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory standards, including Joint Commission requirements.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

• Graduation from an accredited Radiologic Science program.

Certification & Licenses:

• ARRT Certification in MRI or equivalent MRI certification required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in patient imaging, with proven expertise in MRI technology required.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact with patients, physicians, and team members professionally.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and function effectively under pressure.
• Detail-oriented, able to multitask, and manage a high-volume workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent customer service skills, with a patient-centered approach.
• Proficient in MRI technology, patient positioning, and magnet safety.
• Knowledgeable about anatomy and pathology and their impact on imaging quality.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.