Location
Atlanta, GA | United States
Job description
Med-Hire, one of Atlanta’s leading medical recruiting firms is seeking an MRI technician for a private practice in the Sandy Springs area! This is a great team to work with & they want to talk to you!
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Reviews MRI order for exam and indications.
- Reviews scan protocol and ensures that it has been entered for each exam.
- Performs venipuncture following established Departmental policies and procedures.
- Administers IV contrast agents.
- Performs all duties pertaining to the performance of clinical and research MRI Exams.
- Screens patients for MRI safety and is responsible for patient positioning, coil, and protocol selection.
- Controls access into the MRI environment for non-MRI personnel. Is responsible for maintaining a safe MRI environment.
- Performs daily quality assurance on MRI scanners and verifies the safe operation of all other patient equipment to be used during the work day. Notifies appropriate personnel of equipment malfunctions and needed repairs.
- Operates control console for each patient’s scan including selection of proper imaging protocols to image the designated body part/s. Operates various peripheral hardware and software. Enters patient data at start of examination and monitors data acquisition during procedure. Transfers patient images to PACs once exam is complete. Alerts the radiologist of any urgent finding. Archives image data to optical disc or DVD.
- Transfers, positions, immobilizes, and instructs patients in order to obtain the desired diagnostic imaging study as ordered by the requesting physician and protocolled by the radiologist.
- Remains up-to-date on developments and trends in MR imaging techniques, procedures, and equipment. Participates in educational programs and meets National and State requirements for continuing education credits.
- Performs all other duties as required and directed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be a graduate of an approved school of Medical Imaging; and be registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or equivalent.
- Be Registered or eligible for certification in MRI by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or equivalent. Must meet, successfully complete, and maintain the ARRT or equivalent certification and registration within one year of start of employment.
- 2-3 years’ experience as a Radiologic technologist preferred with at least one year in a specialty
This is a direct hire position & they are looking to fill this position ASAP.
Email your resume today for immediate consideration!
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