About this role
Overview
Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.
Responsibilities
Utilizes magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) equipment to produce tomographic films of designated portions of the human body.
Review physician’s order and obtains pertinent medical information to identify reason for exam.
Screens patients for contraindications prior to entering magnetic field.
Explains procedure to patient and administers intravenous contrast as required. Selects appropriate pad and coil and positions patient.
May assist physician with biopsy and aspiration procedures, practicing sterile technique as required.
Sets up sterile trays with all supplies and instruments required for procedures.
Selects desired protocol and log factors used.
Examines images following initial sequence and selects location parameters for next scan.
Organizes images, films the exam and transfers to PACS system.
Enters patient charges into computer system.
Performs minor maintenance and repair of MRI equipment.
Refers other problems to Lead MRI Technologist, Supervisor or Imaging Manager.
Assists in training and orienting personnel.
Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
Immediately reports any mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions, unsafe conditions, or employee/patient/visitor injury‑accident to Manager.Call is one weekday night every other week from 11pm to 6amEvery 10th weekend call is Saturday from 11pm to 7am and Sunday from 11pm to 6am
Qualifications
REQUIRED
Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology/Radiography or Accredited Magnetic Resonance Imaging Program
Registered Technologist by ARRT (RT)
or
Registered MRI Technologist by ARRT (MR
or
ARMRIT (MR)
Must hold Certification in American Heart Association’s Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).
PREFERRED
One (1) year of experience in MRI.
Additional Life Support credential (ACLS, PALS, NRP, etc.) or other clinical specialty certifications in specific units.
Visual color acuity depending on the role in specific units.
Work Hours:
Tues/Thurs/Fri 1030a-11pm + callWeekend Requirements:
Yes- Rotating BasisOn-Call Requirements:
YesOther facts
About Northside Hospital Inc.
Northside Hospital — a certified Great Place To Work® — is one of Georgia’s top health systems. We have acute-care hospitals in Atlanta, Canton, Cumming, Duluth and Lawrenceville and hundreds of outpatient locations across the state. Northside Hospital leads the U.S. in newborn deliveries and is among the state’s top providers of cancer care, sports medicine, cardiovascular and surgical services.
What you'll do
- The MRI Tech utilizes MRI equipment to produce images of the human body and screens patients for contraindications. They also assist with procedures, maintain equipment, and ensure safety protocols are followed.
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