MRI Technologist

Company: Wellstar Health System
Location: Douglasville
Posted on: March 5, 2026

Job Description:

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Various (United States of America) Job Summary: - Wellstar Douglas in Douglasville, Georgia is seeking a FT Registered MRI Tech. - The Registered MRI Tech 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 various technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of equipment for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. - Able to independently perform job functions. - Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patients for the procedure. Hours for this role: - Thursday 7:00am - 7:30pm - Friday 7:00am - 7:30pm - Saturday 7:00pm - 7:30am Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Patient Care - 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 evaluates when physician intervention is necessary so no patient condition deteriorates. - Verifies correct identity of patient prior to performing a procedure according to hospital policy and procedure. - Ensures patient privacy and comfort is accommodated; maintains patient dignity throughout the exam/procedure. - Demonstrates competence in selecting and applying appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients. - Organizes schedule, time and priorities to accomplish required activities 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 when applicable. - Demonstrates proficiency on the Dynacad when applicable. - Prepares and may administer contrast. - Verifies order is with contrast, checks patient GFR (labs) and ensures contrast dosing is weight-based. - Uses appropriate safety devices to protect the patient's hearing during the exam. - Understands anatomical positioning, correct labeling of body parts and infant immobilizer. - Knows cross-sectional anatomy and includes all appropriate anatomy. - Uses critical thinking skills. - Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders. Equipment - Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique so that patient receives the best study possible and that image quality is maintained. - Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider so problems can be corrected in a timely manner. - Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department cleaning schedule. - Ability to operate patient monitoring system. Education and Communications - Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam to patient prior to procedure using AIDET to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation. - Ensures that patient questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed; notifies physician when unresolved prior to procedure. - Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees. - Required documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology. - Reads email each scheduled workday and follows through with assignment. - Completes mandatory departmental and hospital-wide education without prompting. Quality Control - Produces acceptable images and follows established exam protocols. - Ensures equipment is fully operational prior to each use by checking calibration and operating deficiencies. - Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion in RIS and prints CDs as needed. - Studies transmitted after hours to teleradiography are printed and scanned into PACS when applicable. - Maintains MRI suite in a safe environment, locked down at all times. Operations - Restocks linens and supplies and maintains MRI department in clean and orderly condition. - Transports patients, positions patients and assists them on and off procedure table. - Performs patient charging activities on the day service is rendered. - Applies supportive and immobilization devices and equipment. - Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others upon request and when time allows. - Performs routine clerical and support duties when required to ensure continuity and quality of services. - Keeps supervisor informed on all responsibilities, providing prompt notification of problems or potential problems. - Maintains individual productivity rate equal to other coworkers. - Ability to operate all workstations associated with the MRI scanner. - Ability to push/retrieve studies to the PACS system. - Maintains Joint Commission standards and any other regulatory agency standards. - Any other duties as assigned. - Takes call when necessary. - Performs other duties as assigned. - Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education: - Successful completion of an accredited MRI program or ARRT-R - Required Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): (All required upon hire unless otherwise stated) - Certified MRI Technologist or ARRT Magnetic Resonance Imaging - Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association Required Minimum Experience: - Minimum 1 year experience in a clinical setting caring for patients - Required - MRI clinical setting - Preferred Required Minimum Skills: - Must exhibit excellent communication skills due to frequent verbal and written communication with physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff. - Routinely obtains, presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities.

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