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Work Shift
Day (United States of America)

Job Summary

Monday - Friday, 7:30a-4p. No call. No Holidays.The Nuclear Medicine technologist assists with providing safe, age appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department per department procedures.The technologist has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.He/she is responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of the equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases.The technologist can independently perform job functions.He/she sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Patient Care

Verifies proper clinician order for procedure.Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.Follows established procedures for the administration of radiopharmaceuticals 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 and right and left marker are utilized appropriately.Reviews images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.Responds to emergency situations and provides for the restocking of the crash cart and maintenance of life support equipment.Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed.Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates.Verifies correct identity of patient using 2 unique identifiers prior to performing a procedure per hospital policy and procedure.Ensures patient's privacy and comfort is accommodated. Maintains patients dignity throughout the exam/procedure.Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients.Organizes schedule, time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished within designated time frames.Follows physicians instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.Uses critical thinking skills.Dialogs with patient/family.Asks clarifying questions.Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.Understands, demonstrates and documents preprocedural verification and Time Out process when appropriate.Demonstrates and understands pre-and-post procedural care.Preps the patient for the procedure.Demonstrates and understands sterile technique.Maintains competency with venipuncture.

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 that problem can be corrected in a timely manner.Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department cleaning schedule.

Education and Communications

Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam to patient prior to starting of procedure, to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation using AIDET; Acknowledge, Introduce, Discuss, Explain, and Thank you of all patients and family members.Ensures that patient's questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed, notifying physician when this cannot be accomplished, prior to the initiation of the procedure.Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees.Required documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology.Reads email each day scheduled to work and follows through with assignment.Completes mandatory departmental and Hospital-wide education without prompting.

Quality Control

Consistently produces acceptable images, as evidenced by radiologist feedback and quality audits.Ensures that equipment is fully operational prior to each use, by checking for proper calibration and operating deficiencies.Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion, prints CDs as needed.Studies that have been transmitted after hours to teleradiography are printed and scanned in PACS, if applicable.Completes all studies in RIS before completing in PACS.Prints completed log sheet from teleradiography and submits to Radiologist, if applicable.

Operations

Restocks linens and supplies, and maintains NM department in clean and orderly condition.Transports patients, positions patients, and helps them on and off procedure table.Performs patient charging activities on the day the service is rendered.Applies supportive and immobilization devices and equipment.Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others upon request as needed and routinely as time is available, without prompting, so that all working time is used for departmental advantage.Performs routine duties of clerical and support personnel in accordance with procedure when warranted to ensure continuity and quality of services.Keeps supervisor informed on all responsibilities on an ongoing basis, ensuring prompt notification in the event of problems or potential problems.Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to other co-workers.Ability to operate NM equipment within the department.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

Accredited Program Radiologic Technology

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.ARRT-N - ARRT Nuclear Technology or CNMT - Cert Nuclear Med TechBLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor

Additional License(s) and Certification(s)

(No content provided)

Required Minimum Experience

Graduate of AMA approved Nuclear Medicine Program Required andMinimum 1 year experience in a clinical setting caring for patients (may include clinical rotations) - RequiredMinimum 1 year NM experience - Preferred

Required Minimum Skills

Must exhibit excellent communication skills because this position requires frequent verbal and written communications with: physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff.The employee obtains, presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities on a routine basis.Candidate must be able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill, and obtain cooperation with all contacts.Must possess the ability to function independently and under pressure while still actively participating in a team environment.Position requires the employee to exhibit excellent customer service skills at all times.Must be able to perform effectively in a stressful and fast paced work environment.Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately.Must be detail oriented and have the capacity to effectively multitask throughout the work shift.Must have excellent communication skills and the capacity to interact professionally with a variety of customers, including but not limited to patients, families, co-workers, volunteers, and physicians throughout the work shift.Must possess the ability to function independently, yet productively as a cooperative team member with various work teams associated with the position.Must be compliant, with a willingness to follow all Hospital policies as well as the established practices, protocols and procedures of the position, department and applicable professional standards.The Nuclear Medicine technologist assists with providing safe, age appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department per department protocols.The technologist has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.He/she is responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of the equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases.The technologist can independently perform job functions.He/she sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.Ability to teach and mentor fellow NM staff if needed.

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Work Shift
Day (United States of America)

Job Summary:

Wellstar Douglas in Douglasville, Georgia is seeking a FT Nuclear Medicine Technologist.The days and hours for the position are Thursday, Friday and Saturday (7:00am - 7:30pm).The Nuclear Medicine Technologist assists with providing safe, age-appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department per department procedures.The technologist has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases.Can independently perform job functions.Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Patient Care

Verifies proper clinician order for procedure.Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.Follows established procedures for the administration of radiopharmaceuticals 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 and right and left markers when applicable.Reviews images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.Responds to emergency situations and ensures restocking of the crash cart and maintenance of life support equipment.Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed.Observes patient condition and evaluates situations when physician intervention is needed to ensure no deterioration occurs.Verifies correct identity of patient using 2 unique identifiers per hospital policy.Ensures patient privacy and comfort is accommodated; maintains patient dignity throughout the exam/procedure.Demonstrates competence in selecting and applying procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients.Organizes schedule, time and priorities to ensure required activities occur within designated time frames.Follows physicians' instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.Uses critical thinking skills.Dialogs with patient/family.Asks clarifying questions.Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.Understands, demonstrates and documents preprocedural verification and Time Out process when appropriate.Demonstrates and understands pre- and post-procedural care.Preps the patient for the procedure.Demonstrates and understands sterile technique.Maintains competency with venipuncture.

Equipment

Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique so the patient receives the best study possible and image quality is maintained.Reports malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider so problems can be corrected promptly.Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment according to infection control policy and department cleaning schedule.

Education and Communications

Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of the exam to the patient using AIDET to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation.Ensures patient questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed; notifies physician when unresolved.Participates in orientation and training of departmental employees.Required documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology.Reads email each scheduled workday and follows through with assignments.Completes mandatory departmental and hospital-wide education without prompting.

Quality Control

Consistently produces acceptable images as evidenced by radiologist feedback and quality audits.Ensures equipment is fully operational prior to each use by checking calibration and operating deficiencies.Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion; prints CDs as needed.Studies transmitted after hours by teleradiography are printed and scanned into PACS when applicable.Completes all studies in RIS before completing in PACS.Prints completed teleradiography log sheet and submits to Radiologist when applicable.

Operations

Restocks linens and supplies and maintains the NM department in clean and orderly condition.Transports patients, positions patients and assists them on and off the procedure table.Performs patient charging activities on the day of service.Applies supportive and immobilization devices and equipment.Willingly shares knowledge and assists others as needed and routinely as time allows.Performs clerical and support duties as needed to ensure continuity and quality of services.Keeps supervisor informed of responsibilities and promptly reports problems or potential concerns.Maintains individual productivity rate equal to other coworkers.Ability to operate NM equipment within the department.Maintains Joint Commission standards and other regulatory agency requirements.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:

Graduate of an approved AMA Nuclear Medicine Program - Required

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

(All required upon hire unless otherwise stated)

ARRT Nuclear Technology or Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT)Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association - Required

Required Minimum Experience:

Minimum 1 year experience in a clinical setting caring for patients (may include clinical rotations) - RequiredMinimum 1 year Nuclear Medicine experience - Preferred

Required Minimum Skills:

Must exhibit excellent communication skills due to frequent verbal and written interaction with physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff.Routinely obtains, presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities.Must be able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill and cooperation with all contacts.Must function independently and under pressure while participating actively in a team environment.Must exhibit excellent customer service skills at all times.Must perform effectively in a stressful and fast-paced work environment.Must be able to prioritize appropriately and multitask effectively.Must be detail oriented.Must interact professionally with patients, families, coworkers, volunteers and physicians.Must function independently yet productively as a cooperative team member.Must be compliant with all hospital policies, practices, protocols and applicable professional standards.Assists with providing safe, age-appropriate care by performing all exams per department protocols.Has the knowledge and ability to obtain a quality diagnostic study properly and safely.Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative.Able to independently perform job functions.Sets up equipment and positions patient for the procedure.Ability to teach and mentor fellow NM staff if needed.

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Work Shift
Various (United States of America)

Job Summary

The Nuclear Medicine technologist assists with providing safe, age appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department per department procedures.The technologist has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.He/she is responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of the equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases.The technologist can independently perform job functions.He/she sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Patient Care

Verifies proper clinician order for procedure.Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.Follows established procedures for the administration of radiopharmaceuticals 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 and right and left marker are utilized appropriately.Reviews images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.Responds to emergency situations and provides for the restocking of the crash cart and maintenance of life support equipment.Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed.Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates.Verifies correct identity of patient using 2 unique identifiers prior to performing a procedure per hospital policy and procedure.Ensures patient's privacy and comfort is accommodated. Maintains patients dignity throughout the exam/procedure.Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients.Organizes schedule, time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished within designated time frames.Follows physicians instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.Uses critical thinking skills.Dialogs with patient/family.Asks clarifying questions.Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.Understands, demonstrates and documents preprocedural verification and Time Out process when appropriate.Demonstrates and understands pre-and-post procedural care.Preps the patient for the procedure.Demonstrates and understands sterile techniqueMaintains competency with venipuncture.

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 that problem can be corrected in a timely manner.Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department cleaning schedule.

Education and Communications

Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam to patient prior to starting of procedure, to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation using AIDET; Acknowledge, Introduce, Discuss, Explain, and Thank you of all patients and family members.Ensures that patient's questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed, notifying physician when this cannot be accomplished, prior to the initiation of the procedure.Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees.Required documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology.Reads email each day scheduled to work and follows through with assignment.Completes mandatory departmental and Hospital-wide education without prompting.

Quality Control

Consistently produces acceptable images, as evidenced by radiologist feedback and quality audits.Ensures that equipment is fully operational prior to each use, by checking for proper calibration and operating deficiencies.Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion, prints CDs as needed.Studies that have been transmitted after hours to teleradiography are printed and scanned in PACS, if applicable.Completes all studies in RIS before completing in PACS.Prints completed log sheet from teleradiography and submits to Radiologist, if applicable.

Operations

Restocks linens and supplies, and maintains NM department in clean and orderly condition.Transports patients, positions patients, and helps them on and off procedure table.Performs patient charging activities on the day the service is rendered.Applies supportive and immobilization devices and equipment.Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others upon request as needed and routinely as time is available, without prompting, so that all working time is used for departmental advantage.Performs routine duties of clerical and support personnel in accordance with procedure when warranted to ensure continuity and quality of services.Keeps supervisor informed on all responsibilities on an ongoing basis, ensuring prompt notification in the event of problems or potential problems.Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to other co-workers.Ability to operate NM equipment within the department.Maintains Joint Commission standards and any other regulatory agency standards.Any other duties as assigned.Takes call when necessary.Performs other duties as assignedComplies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education

High School Diploma General or GED GeneralAccredited Program Radiologic Science or Accredited Program Other

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

(All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.)

ARRT-N - ARRT Nuclear Technology or CNMT - Cert Nuclear Med TechBLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor

Additional License(s) and Certification(s):

(none listed)

Required Minimum Experience

Minimum 1 year experience in a clinical setting caring for patients (may include clinical rotations Required) or Minimum 1 year NM experience. Preferred

Required Minimum Skills

Must exhibit excellent communication skills because this position requires frequent verbal and written communications with: physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff.The employee obtains, presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities on a routine basis.Candidate must be able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill, and obtain cooperation with all contacts.Must possess the ability to function independently and under pressure while still actively participating in a team environment.Position requires the employee to exhibit excellent customer service skills at all times.Must be able to perform effectively in a stressful and fast paced work environment.Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately.Must be detail oriented and have the capacity to effectively multitask throughout the work shift.Must have excellent communication skills and the capacity to interact professionally with a variety of customers, including but not limited to patients, families, co-workers, volunteers, and physicians throughout the work shift.Must possess the ability to function independently, yet productively as a cooperative team member with various work teams associated with the position. Must be compliant, with a willingness to follow all Hospital policies as well as the established practices, protocols and procedures of the position, department and applicable professional standards.The Nuclear Medicine technologist assists with providing safe, age appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department per department protocols.The technologist has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.He/she is responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of the equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases.The technologist can independently perform job functions.He/she sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.Ability to teach and mentor fellow NM staff if needed.

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Work Shift
Evening (United States of America)

Job Summary

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 a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgement, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of the equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases.Able to independently perform job functions.Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.Must maintain minimum FDA/MQSA requirements for continuing education, experience and equipment.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Patient Care

Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.Ensures that all studies have proper patient identification and right and left marker are utilized appropriately.Reviews radiographic images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.Responds to emergency situations.Uses critical thinking skills.Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed.Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates as the result of misjudgment.Verifies two unique patient identifiers per policy and verifies proper clinician order prior to performing a procedure.Ensures patient's privacy and comfort is accommodated.Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients.Understands, demonstrates and documents Pre-Procedure Verification and Time-Out process when appropriate, if applicable.Demonstrates and understands pre-and-post procedural care, if applicable.Demonstrates and understands sterile technique, if applicable.Organizes schedule, time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished within designated time frames.Follows physicians instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.Practices RBAC (Read Back and Confirm) when taking verbal 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 that problem can be corrected in a timely manner.Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department cleaning schedule.Ability to properly operate all radiographic equipment in a safe and competent manner, assuring that equipment is not abused and is left in good working order.

Education and Communication

Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam to patient prior to starting of procedure, to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation using AIDET; Acknowledge, Introduce, Discuss, Explain, and Thank you of all patients and family members.Ensures that patient's questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed, notifying physician when this cannot be accomplished, prior to the initiation of the procedure.Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees.Provides patients with preparatory instruction and explanation of procedures.Required documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology.Reads email each day scheduled to work and follows through with assignment.Completes mandatory departmental and Hospital-wide education without prompting.

Quality Control

Produces acceptable images, as evidenced by maintaining a first-time acceptance rate of 95 percent.Ensures that equipment is fully operational prior to each use, by checking for proper calibration and operating deficiencies.Completes all studies in RIS, images are oriented, marked, labeled, and noted correctly prior to sending all studies to PACS; prints CDs as necessary.When submitting procedures for interpretation comparative studies are digitized if necessary and the preliminary sheet is filled out in its entirety, if applicable.Maintain all documentation so that the facility meets ACR Accreditation standards.Technologist is knowledgeable in completing and documenting the following ACR/MQSA QC test: Phantom, Visual checklist, Repeat analysis, Compression-pressure, compression thickness, flat filed test, calibration, Dicom printer test.

Operations

Restocks linens and supplies, and maintains Mammography Department in clean and orderly condition.Transports patients, positions patients, and helps them on and off procedure table.Performs patient charging activities on the day the service is rendered.Applies shielding.Prepares and maintains patient follow-up data.Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others upon request as needed and routinely as time is available, without prompting, so that all working time is used for departmental advantage.Performs routine duties of clerical and support personnel in accordance with procedure when warranted to ensure continuity and quality of services.Keeps supervisor informed on all responsibilities on an ongoing basis, ensuring prompt notification in the event of problems or potential problems.Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to other co-workers.Familiar with Mammography Tracking System.Maintains Joint Commission standards and any other regulatory agency standardsFamiliar with FDA/MQSA EQUIP programAny other duties as assigned.Performs other duties as assignedComplies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education

Accredited Program Radiologic Technology

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.ARRT-M - ARRT MammographyARRT-R - ARRT RadiographyBLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor

Additional License(s) and Certification(s)

(No content provided)

Required Minimum Experience

Minimum 1 year experience as a Rad Tech RequiredMinimum 1 year experience in Mammography. Preferred

Required Minimum Skills

Must exhibit excellent communication skills because this position requires frequent verbal and written communications with: physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff.The employee obtains, presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities on a routine basis.Candidate must be able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill, and obtain cooperation with all contacts.Must possess the ability to function independently and under pressure while still actively participating in a team environment.Position requires the employee to exhibit excellent customer service skills at all times.Must be able to perform effectively in a stressful and fast paced work environment.Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately.Must be detail oriented and have the capacity to effectively multitask throughout the work shift.Must have excellent communication skills and the capacity to interact professionally with a variety of customers, including but not limited to patients, families, co-workers, volunteers, and physicians throughout the work shift.Must possess the ability to function independently, yet productively as a cooperative team member with various work teams associated with the position.Must be compliant, with a willingness to follow all Hospital policies as well as the established practices, protocols and procedures of the position, department and applicable professional standards.Competent in all aspects of Mammography, patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection.Must have an understanding of anatomy and pathology as to how they affect the quality of a procedure.

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Work Shift
Day (United States of America)

Sign on Bonus Available: $20,000.00
Hours: Friday, Saturday and Sunday 6:30am - 7:00pm
Weekend Option!


Job Summary:

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 a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases. Able to independently perform job functions. Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure. Competent to perform and post-process advanced protocols such as: TAVR, Cardiac CTA, Gated Chest, Runoffs, Brain Perfusions, Lung and Heart Screenings, etc. Ability to teach and mentor fellow CT Techs. Functional oversight of the department in the absence of the chief tech. Provides feedback on staff quality of images and patient interaction to Chief Tech and/or Manager.

Core Responsibilities & Essential Functions

Patient Care

Verify clinician orders for all procedures.

Obtain complete clinical history and assess for contraindications.

Administer contrast media following established safety procedures.

Ensure proper patient identification using two unique identifiers.

Confirm correct use of right/left markers and accurate patient labeling.

Review CT/radiographic images for diagnostic acceptability before releasing patients.

Respond to emergencies and maintain crash cart and life-support equipment.

Assist technologists in other imaging modalities as needed.

Monitor patient condition and escalate to physicians when necessary.

Protect patient privacy, dignity, and comfort throughout the exam.

Apply age-appropriate procedures, equipment, and communication.

Organize schedule and workflow to meet required timeframes.

Follow physician instructions during procedures and exams.

Demonstrate proficiency with power injectors.

Use critical thinking and ask clarifying questions.

Seek clarification on ambiguous or unclear orders.

Perform and document pre-procedural verification and Time Out processes.

Provide appropriate pre- and post-procedure care.

Prepare patients for procedures.

Demonstrate proper sterile technique.

Maintain competency in venipuncture.

Perform and post-process advanced CT protocols (TAVR, Cardiac CTA, gated chest, runoffs, lung/heart screenings, etc.).


Leadership

Maintain workflow to optimize patient throughput and equipment utilization.

Communicate employee performance concerns to the Chief Technologist.

Manage productivity in alignment with operational standards.

Collaborate with leadership on new protocol implementation.

Ensure adequate supply levels within the modality.

Participate actively in lead and department meetings.

Serve as a liaison between Imaging and other hospital departments.

Act as first point of contact for employee concerns.

Participate in departmental process improvement initiatives.

Assist with hiring, onboarding, and competency validation for new staff.

Support annual competency assessments for CT technologists.

Maintain continuous survey readiness for regulatory compliance.


Education & Communication
Explain exam purpose and process using AIDET to reduce patient anxiety.Address patient questions, concerns, and contraindications; notify physicians when needed.Participate in training and orientation of new employees.Provide patients with clear preparatory instructions.Ensure documentation is concise, legible, and uses correct terminology.Read and respond to work emails daily.Complete mandatory education requirements on time.

Equipment
Adjust technique to ensure lowest reasonable radiation dose while maintaining image quality.Report equipment malfunctions promptly.Clean, disinfect, and maintain equipment per infection control standards.

Quality Control
Produce consistently acceptable images based on radiologist feedback and audits.Verify equipment calibration and readiness before each use.Send studies to PACS immediately; print CDs as needed.Scan after-hours teleradiology reports into PACS when applicable.Complete studies in RIS before marking complete in PACS.Submit teleradiology log sheets when required.

Operations
Restock linens and supplies; maintain a clean, orderly department.Transport and position patients safely.Perform patient charging on the day of service.Apply shielding, immobilization, and supportive devices appropriately.Assist coworkers proactively to support departmental efficiency.Perform clerical/support duties when needed.Keep supervisors informed of issues or potential problems.Maintain productivity levels consistent with peers.Operate all CT workstations and manage image transfer to PACS.Maintain compliance with Joint Commission and other regulatory standards.Teach and mentor fellow CT technologists.Participate in call rotation.Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Education
Completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.

Required Minimum Licenses & Certifications

(All required upon hire unless otherwise noted)
ARRT Radiography (ARRT-R)ARRT Computed Tomography (ARRT-CT)Basic Life Support (BLS), which may include:BLS - Basic Life SupportARC-BLS - American Red Cross Basic Life SupportBLS-I - Basic Life Support Instructor

Required Minimum Experience
Minimum of 2 years of experience in a clinical setting caring for patients (clinical rotations may count).Minimum of 1 year of CT experience.

Required Minimum Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interactions with physicians, patients, visitors, and staff.Ability to obtain, present, and discuss clinical information related to job responsibilities.Ability to explain procedures and provide clear directions to maintain cooperation and goodwill.Ability to function independently and under pressure while contributing to a team environment.Strong customer service skills and professional demeanor at all times.Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.Strong prioritization skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask throughout the shift.Professional interaction with diverse groups including patients, families, coworkers, volunteers, and physicians.Ability to work independently while remaining a productive, cooperative team member.Compliance with hospital policies, departmental protocols, and professional standards.Competency in all aspects of CT, including patient positioning, exposure factors, and radiation protection.Strong understanding of anatomy and pathology and how they affect image quality.Competency in performing all ACR and manufacturer-recommended Quality Control tests.Ability to perform and post-process advanced CT protocols (TAVR, Cardiac CTA, gated chest, runoffs, lung and heart screenings, etc.).Ability to teach and mentor fellow CT technologists.

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Work Shift
Various (United States of America)

Job Summary:

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 a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases.

Able to independently perform job functions.

Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.


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 properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates.

Verifies correct identity of patient prior to performing a procedure according to hospital policy and procedure.

Ensures patient's privacy and comfort is accommodated. Maintains patient dignity throughout the exam/procedure.

Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients.

Organizes schedule, time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished 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 if applicable.

Demonstrates proficiency on the Dynacad if applicable.

Prepares and may administer contrast.

Verifies order is with contrast, checks patient GFR (labs) and ensures dosing of contrast is weight-based.

Uses appropriate safety devices to protect patient's hearing during 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 that 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 starting the procedure, minimizing anxiety and facilitating cooperation using AIDET.

Ensures that patient questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed, notifying physician when this cannot be accomplished prior to the initiation of the procedure.

Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees.

Required documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology.

Reads email each day scheduled to work and follows through with assignment.

Completes mandatory departmental and hospital-wide education without prompting.


Quality Control


Produces acceptable images, follows established exam protocols.

Ensures that equipment is fully operational prior to each use by checking for proper 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 in PACS, if 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 helps them on and off procedure table.

Performs patient charging activities on the day the service is rendered.

Applies supportive and immobilization devices and equipment.

Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others upon request as needed and routinely as time allows.

Performs routine duties of clerical and support personnel when warranted to ensure continuity and quality of services.

Keeps supervisor informed on all responsibilities, ensuring prompt notification in the event of problems or potential problems.

Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to other co-workers.

Ability to operate all work stations associated with the MRI scanner.

Ability to push/retrieve studies to the PACS system.

Maintains Joint Commission 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:


Accredited Program - Medical Technology


Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

(All required upon hire unless otherwise stated.)

ARMRIT - Certified MRI Technologist or

ARRT-MR - ARRT Magnetic Resonance Imaging

BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS or BLS-I


Required Minimum Experience:


Minimum 1 year successful completion of an accredited MRI program (Required).


Required Minimum Skills:


Must exhibit excellent communication skills because this position requires frequent verbal and written communications with: physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff.

The employee obtains, presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities on a routine basis.

Candidate must be able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill and obtain cooperation with all contacts.

Must possess the ability to function independently and under pressure while still actively participating in a team environment.

Position requires the employee to exhibit excellent customer service skills at all times.

Must be able to perform effectively in a stressful and fast-paced work environment.

Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately.

Must be detail-oriented and have the capacity to effectively multitask throughout the work shift.

Must have excellent communication skills and the capacity to interact professionally with a variety of customers including patients, families, co-workers, volunteers and physicians.

Must possess the ability to function independently yet productively as a cooperative team member.

Must be compliant and willing to follow all hospital policies and established practices, protocols and procedures of the position, department and applicable professional standards.

Competent in all aspects of MRI, patient positioning, pulse sequence parameters and magnet safety.

Must have an understanding of anatomy and pathology and how they affect the quality of a procedure.


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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 ImagingBasic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association

Required Minimum Experience:

Minimum 1 year experience in a clinical setting caring for patients - RequiredMRI 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.Must be able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill and cooperation.Must function independently and under pressure while still participating actively in a team environment.Must exhibit excellent customer service skills at all times.Must be able to perform effectively in a stressful and fast-paced work environment.Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately.Must be detail-oriented and able to multitask effectively throughout the shift.Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a variety of customers including patients, families, coworkers, volunteers and physicians.Must function independently yet productively as a cooperative team member with various work teams associated with the position.Must be compliant with all hospital policies as well as established practices, protocols and professional standards.Competent in all aspects of MRI, patient positioning, pulse sequence parameters and magnet safety.Must have an understanding of anatomy and pathology and how they affect procedure quality.

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Work Shift
Day (United States of America)

Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, no call, no holidays, and no weekends!

Sign on Bonus: $20,000.00!

Job Summary

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 a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases.Able to independently perform job functions.Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.

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 properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates.Verifies correct identity of patient prior to performing a procedure according to hospital policy and procedure.Ensures patient's privacy and comfort is accommodated. Maintains patients dignity throughout the exam/procedure.Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients.Organizes schedule, time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished 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 the procedure.Demonstrates and understands sterile technique.Prepares trays and catheters for procedures, participates in biopsies if applicable.Demonstrates proficiency on the Dynacad if applicable.Prepares and may administer contrast.Verifies order is with contrast, checks patient GFR (labs) and dosing of contrast is weight based.Uses appropriate safety devices to protect patients hearing during exam.Understands anatomical positioning, correct labeling of body parts, and infant immobilizer.Knows cross sectional anatomy, includes all appropriate anatomy.Uses critical thinking skills.Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.Utilizes Dose Reduction Techniques.

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 that problem 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 starting procedure, to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation using AIDET; Acknowledge, Introduce, Discuss, Explain, and Thank you of all patients and family members.Ensures that patient's questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed, notifying physician when this cannot be accomplished, prior to the initiation of the procedure.Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees.Required documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology.Reads email each day scheduled to work and follows through with assignment.Completes mandatory departmental and Hospital-wide education without prompting.

Quality Control

Produces acceptable images, follows established exam protocols.Ensures that equipment is fully operational prior to each use, by checking for proper calibration and operating deficiencies.Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion in RIS and prints CDs as needed.Studies that have been transmitted after hours to teleradiography are printed and scanned in PACS, if applicable.Maintains CT suite in a safe environment, i.e. locked down at all times.

Cardiac CT Scanning

Understands cardiac protocols and their pulse sequences.Gets studies protocoled.Knows and understands cardiac planes and how to achieve them.Able to adjust protocols per patient, ie breath holds, arrythmias, anatomy, level of consciousness and ability to cooperate.Able to correctly choose appropriate looklocker and prepulse delays on delayed enhancement.Able to adjust BB pulse thickness for complete blood suppression.Evaluate phase contrast series for aliasing and appropriately corrects velocity encoding.Interacts with the cardiac radiologist and can respond with any additional sequences requested.

Operations

Restocks linens and supplies and maintains CT Department in clean and orderly condition.Transports patients, positions patients, and helps them on and off procedure table.Performs patient charging activities on the day the service is rendered.Applies supportive and immobilization devices and equipment.Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others upon request as needed and routinely as time is available, without prompting, so that all working time is used for departmental advantage.Performs routine duties of clerical and support personnel in accordance with procedure when warranted to ensure continuity and quality of services.Keeps supervisor informed on all responsibilities on an ongoing basis, ensuring prompt notification in the event of problems or potential problems.Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to other co-workers.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 CT program or ARRT-RSuccessful completion of WellStar's Cardiac CT training program. Required

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.Basic Life Support or BLS - InstructorARRT Computed Tomography or ARRT Radiography

Additional License(s) and Certification(s)



Required Minimum Experience

Minimum 2 years experience in a clinical setting caring for patients; RequiredPrefer CT clinical setting. Preferred

Required Minimum Skills

Must exhibit excellent communication skills because this position requires frequent verbal and written communications with physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff.The employee obtains, presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities on a routine basis.Candidate must be able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill and obtain cooperation with all contacts.Must possess the ability to function independently and under pressure while still actively participating in a team environment.Position requires the employee to exhibit excellent customer service skills at all times.Must be able to perform effectively in a stressful and fast paced work environment.Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately. Must be detail oriented and have the capacity to effectively multitask throughout the work shift.Must have excellent communication skills and the capacity to interact professionally with a variety of customers, including but not limited to patients, families, co-workers, volunteers, and physicians throughout the work shift.Must possess the ability to function independently, yet productively as a cooperative team member with various work teams associated with the position. Must be compliant, with a willingness to follow all Hospital policies as well as the established practices, protocols and procedures of the position, department and applicable professional standards.Competent in all aspects of CT, patient positioning, pulse sequence parameters and magnet safety.Must have an understanding of anatomy and pathology as to how they affect the quality of a procedure.

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Work Shift
Various (United States of America)

Job Summary:


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 a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgement, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of the equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases.

Able to independently perform job functions.

Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.

Must maintain minimum FDA/MQSA requirements for continuing education, experience and equipment.



Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:


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 that problem can be corrected in a timely manner.

Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department cleaning schedule.

Ability to properly operate all radiographic equipment in a safe and competent manner, assuring that equipment is not abused and is left in good working order.


Patient Care


Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.

Ensures that all studies have proper patient identification and right and left marker are utilized appropriately.

Reviews radiographic images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.

Responds to emergency situations.

Uses critical thinking skills.

Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.

Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed.

Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates as the result of misjudgment.

Verifies two unique patient identifiers per policy and verifies proper clinician order prior to performing a procedure.

Ensures patient's privacy and comfort is accommodated.

Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients.

Understands, demonstrates and documents Pre-Procedure Verification and Time-Out process when appropriate, if applicable.

Demonstrates and understands pre-and-post procedural care, if applicable.

Demonstrates and understands sterile technique, if applicable.

Organizes schedule, time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished within designated time frames.

Follows physicians instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.

Practices RBAC (Read Back and Confirm) when taking verbal orders.


Education and Communication


Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam to patient prior to starting of procedure, to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation using AIDET; Acknowledge, Introduce, Discuss, Explain, and Thank you of all patients and family members.

Ensures that patient's questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed, notifying physician when this cannot be accomplished, prior to the initiation of the procedure.

Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees.

Provides patients with preparatory instruction and explanation of procedures.

Required documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology.

Reads email each day scheduled to work and follows through with assignment.

Completes mandatory departmental and Hospital-wide education without prompting.


Quality Control


Produces acceptable images, as evidenced by maintaining a first-time acceptance rate of 95 percent.

Ensures that equipment is fully operational prior to each use, by checking for proper calibration and operating deficiencies.

Completes all studies in RIS, images are oriented, marked, labeled, and noted correctly prior to sending all studies to PACS; prints CDs as necessary.

When submitting procedures for interpretation comparative studies are digitized if necessary and the preliminary sheet is filled out in its entirety, if applicable.

Maintain all documentation so that the facility meets ACR Accreditation standards.

Technologist is knowledgeable in completing and documenting the following ACR/MQSA QC test: Phantom, Visual checklist, Repeat analysis, Compression-pressure, compression thickness, flat filed test, calibration, Dicom printer test.


Operations


Restocks linens and supplies, and maintains Mammography Department in clean and orderly condition.

Transports patients, positions patients, and helps them on and off procedure table.

Performs patient charging activities on the day the service is rendered.

Applies shielding.

Prepares and maintains patient follow-up data.

Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others upon request as needed and routinely as time is available, without prompting, so that all working time is used for departmental advantage.

Performs routine duties of clerical and support personnel in accordance with procedure when warranted to ensure continuity and quality of services.

Keeps supervisor informed on all responsibilities on an ongoing basis, ensuring prompt notification in the event of problems or potential problems.

Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to other co-workers.

Familiar with Mammography Tracking System.

Maintains Joint Commission standards and any other regulatory agency standards.

Familiar with FDA/MQSA EQUIP program.

Any other duties as assigned.



Required Minimum Education:


Graduate of AMA approved School of Radiology Technology Required and currently ARRT registered. Required

Graduate of AMA approved School of Radiology Technology Required and currently ARRT registered. Required


Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.


ARRT Mammography

ARRT Radiography

Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor


Additional License(s) and Certification(s):

Required Minimum Experience:

Minimum 1 year experience as a Rad Tech. RequiredLess than 1 year experience in Mammography. Preferred

Required Minimum Skills:


Must exhibit excellent communication skills because this position requires frequent verbal and written communications with: physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff. The employee obtains, presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities on a routine basis.

Candidate must be able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill, and obtain cooperation with all contacts.

Must possess the ability to function independently and under pressure while still actively participating in a team environment.

Position requires the employee to exhibit excellent customer service skills at all times.

Must be able to perform effectively in a stressful and fast-paced work environment.

Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately.

Must be detail-oriented and have the capacity to effectively multitask throughout the work shift.

Must have excellent communication skills and the capacity to interact professionally with a variety of customers, including but not limited to patients, families, co-workers, volunteers, and physicians throughout the work shift.

Must possess the ability to function independently, yet productively as a cooperative team member with various work teams associated with the position.

Must be compliant, with a willingness to follow all Hospital policies as well as the established practices, protocols and procedures of the position, department and applicable professional standards.


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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)

Hours
PRN Various - Various hours to meet the needs of the outpatient MRI department.

Location

Atlanta Gynecologic Oncology

Job Summary

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 a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases.Able to independently perform job functions.Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.

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 properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates.Verifies correct identity of patient prior to performing a procedure according to hospital policy and procedure.Ensures patient's privacy and comfort is accommodated. Maintains patients dignity throughout the exam/procedure.Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients.Organizes schedule, time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished 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 if applicable.Demonstrates proficiency on the Dynacad if applicable.Prepares and may administer contrast.Verifies order is with contrast, checks patient GFR (labs) and dosing of contrast is weight based.Uses appropriate safety devices to protect patients hearing during exam.Understands anatomical positioning, correct labeling of body parts, and infant immobilizer.Knows cross sectional anatomy, 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 that problem 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 starting of procedure, to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation using AIDET; Acknowledge, Introduce, Discuss, Explain, and Thank you of all patients and family members.Ensures that patient's questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed, notifying physician when this cannot be accomplished, prior to the initiation of the procedure.Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees.Required documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology.Reads email each day scheduled to work and follows through with assignment.Completes mandatory departmental and Hospital-wide education without prompting.

Quality Control

Produces acceptable images, follows established exam protocols.Ensures that equipment is fully operational prior to each use, by checking for proper calibration and operating deficiencies.Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion in RIS and prints CDs as needed.Studies that have been transmitted after hours to teleradiography are printed and scanned in PACS, if applicable.Maintains MRI suite in a safe environment, i.e. locked down at all times.

Operations

Restocks linens and supplies, and maintains MRI department in clean and orderly condition.Transports patients, positions patients, and helps them on and off procedure table.Performs patient charging activities on the day the service is rendered.Applies supportive and immobilization devices and equipment.Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others upon request as needed and routinely as time is available, without prompting, so that all working time is used for departmental advantage.Performs routine duties of clerical and support personnel in accordance with procedure when warranted to ensure continuity and quality of services.Keeps supervisor informed on all responsibilities on an ongoing basis, ensuring prompt notification in the event of problems or potential problems.Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to other co-workers.Ability to operate all work stations 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 assignedComplies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education

Other / Certificate Radiologic Technology

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.ARMRIT - Certified MRI Technologist or ARRT-MR - ARRT Magnetic Resonance ImaginBLS - Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor

Additional License(s) and Certification(s)

(No content provided)

Required Minimum Experience

Minimum 1 year experience in a clinical setting caring for patients; prefer MRI clinical setting. Required

Required Minimum Skills

Must exhibit excellent communication skills because this position requires frequent verbal and written communications with: physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff.The employee obtains, presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities on a routine basis.Candidate must be able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill, and obtain cooperation with all contacts.Must possess the ability to function independently and under pressure while still actively participating in a team environment.Position requires the employee to exhibit excellent customer service skills at all times.Must be able to perform effectively in a stressful and fast paced work environment.Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately.Must be detail oriented and have the capacity to effectively multitask throughout the work shift.Must have excellent communication skills and the capacity to interact professionally with a variety of customers, including but not limited to patients, families, co-workers, volunteers, and physicians throughout the work shift.Must possess the ability to function independently, yet productively as a cooperative team member with various work teams associated with the position. Must be compliant, with a willingness to follow all Hospital policies as well as the established practices, protocols and procedures of the position, department and applicable professional standards.Competent in all aspects of MRI, patient positioning, pulse sequence parameters and magnet safety.Must have an understanding of anatomy and pathology as to how they affect the quality of a procedure.

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Work Shift
Day (United States of America)

Job Summary:

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 a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases. Able to independently perform job functions. Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.

Schedule:

4 x 10s (Monday through Friday)

Can choose which day off during the week that best suits your schedule aside from Friday as that is a highly needed coverage day.


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 properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates.
* Verifies correct identity of patient prior to performing a procedure according to hospital policy and procedure.
* Ensures patient's privacy and comfort is accommodated. Maintains patients dignity throughout the exam/procedure.
* Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients.
* Organizes schedule, time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished 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 if applicable.
* Demonstrates proficiency on the Dynacad if applicable.
* Prepares and may administer contrast.
* Verifies order is with contrast, checks patient GFR (labs) and dosing of contrast is weight based.
* Uses appropriate safety devices to protect patients hearing during exam.
* Understands anatomical positioning, correct labeling of body parts, and infant immobilizer.
* Knows cross sectional anatomy, 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 that problem 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 starting of procedure, to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation using AIDET; Acknowledge, Introduce, Discuss, Explain, and Thank you of all patients and family members.
* Ensures that patient's questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed, notifying physician when this cannot be accomplished, prior to the initiation of the procedure.
* Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees.
* Required documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology.
* Reads email each day scheduled to work and follows through with assignment.
* Completes mandatory departmental and Hospital-wide education without prompting.
Quality Control
* Produces acceptable images, follows established exam protocols.
* Ensures that equipment is fully operational prior to each use, by checking for proper calibration and operating deficiencies.
* Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion in RIS and prints CDs as needed.
* Studies that have been transmitted after hours to teleradiography are printed and scanned in PACS, if applicable.
* Maintains MRI suite in a safe environment, i.e. locked down at all times.
Operations
* Restocks linens and supplies, and maintains MRI department in clean and orderly condition.
* Transports patients, positions patients, and helps them on and off procedure table.
* Performs patient charging activities on the day the service is rendered.
* Applies supportive and immobilization devices and equipment.
* Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others upon request as needed and routinely as time is available, without prompting, so that all working time is used for departmental advantage.
* Performs routine duties of clerical and support personnel in accordance with procedure when warranted to ensure continuity and quality of services.
* Keeps supervisor informed on all responsibilities on an ongoing basis, ensuring prompt notification in the event of problems or potential problems.
* Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to other co-workers.
* Ability to operate all work stations 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:

Accredited Program Medical Technology


Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

ARMRIT - Certified MRI Technologist or ARRT-MR - ARRT Magnetic Resonance ImaginBLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor

Additional License(s) and Certification(s):


Required Minimum Experience:

Minimum 1 year Successful completion of an accredited MRI program or ARRT-R Required


Required Minimum Skills:

Must exhibit excellent communication skills because this position requires frequent verbal and written communications with: physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff.
The employee obtains, presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities on a routine basis.
Candidate must be able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill, and obtain cooperation with all contacts.
Must possess the ability to function independently and under pressure while still actively participating in a team environment.
Position requires the employee to exhibit excellent customer service skills at all times.
Must be able to perform effectively in a stressful and fast paced work environment.
Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately.
Must be detail oriented and have the capacity to effectively multitask throughout the work shift.
Must have excellent communication skills and the capacity to interact professionally with a variety of customers, including but not limited to patients, families, co-workers, volunteers, and physicians throughout the work shift.
Must possess the ability to function independently, yet productively as a cooperative team member with various work teams associated with the position. Must be compliant, with a willingness to follow all Hospital policies as well as the established practices, protocols and procedures of the position, department and applicable professional standards. Competent in all aspects of MRI, patient positioning, pulse sequence parameters and magnet safety. Must have an understanding of anatomy and pathology as to how they affect the quality of a procedure.

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Work Shift
Day (United States of America)

Job Posting
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.

A Brief Overview
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 a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases.Able to independently perform job functions.Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.Competent to perform and post-process advanced protocols such as: TAVR, Cardiac CTA, Gated Chest, Runoffs, Brain Perfusions, Lung and Heart Screenings, etc.Ability to teach and mentor fellow CT Techs.Functional oversight of department in the absence of the chief tech.Provides feedback on staff quality of images and patient interaction to Chief Tech and/or Manager.

What you will do

Leadership
Maintains modality workflow to assure patient throughput that maximizes equipment utilization and meets patient's expectations regarding wait time and thoroughness of exam.Provides feedback on employee performance management by communicating employee performance concerns to Chief Tech.Manage department productivity adhering to operational standards.Works with Chief Tech and system CT Clinical Specialist on new protocol implementation.Assures that adequate supplies are available in the modality.Attends and productively participates in Lead Meetings and department meetings.Serves as an advocate for the Imaging Department and is a liaison for other hospital departments.Serves as first level of contact for employee concerns.Participates, maintains and conducts PI (Process Improvement) in the department.Assists in the hiring process of new personnel, and ensures appropriate on-boarding efforts to validate competency assessments and departmental orientation.Participates in the competency process for CT technologists on an annual basis.Assures that the CT department is continuously survey ready.

Equipment
Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique so that patient receives the lowest possible dose of ionizing radiation and that image quality is maintained.Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider, so that problem can be corrected in a timely manner.Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department cleaning schedule.

Patient Care
Verifies proper clinician order for procedure.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 and right and left marker are utilized appropriately.Reviews CT/radiographic images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.Responds to emergency situations and provides for the restocking of the crash cart and maintenance of life support equipment.Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed.Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates.Verifies correct identity of patient using 2 unique identifiers prior to performing a procedure per hospital policy and procedure.Ensures patient's privacy and comfort is accommodated. Maintains patient's dignity throughout the exam/procedure.Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients.Organizes schedule, time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished within designated time frames.Follows physician's instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.Demonstrates proficiency with loading and operating power injection.Uses critical thinking skills.Dialogs with patient/family.Asks clarifying questions.Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.Understands, demonstrates and documents preprocedural verification and Time Out process when appropriate.Demonstrates and understands pre-and-post procedural care.Preps the patient for the procedure.Demonstrates and understands sterile technique.Maintains competency with venipuncture.Competent to perform and post-process advanced protocols such as: TAVR, Cardiac CTA, Gated Chest, Runoffs, Lung and Heart Screenings, etc.

Education and Communication
Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam to patient prior to starting of procedure, so as to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation using AIDET; Acknowledge, Introduce, Discuss, Explain, and Thank you of all patients and family members.Ensures that patient's questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed, notifying physician when this cannot be accomplished, prior to the initiation of the procedure.Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees.Provides patients with preparatory instruction and explanation of procedures.Required documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology.Reads email each day scheduled to work and follows through with assignment.Completes mandatory departmental and Hospital-wide education without prompting.

Quality Control
Consistently produces acceptable images, as evidenced by radiologist feedback and quality audits.Ensures that equipment is fully operational prior to each use, by checking for proper calibration and operating deficiencies.Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion, prints CD's as needed.Studies that have been reported after hours by teleradiography are printed and scanned into PACS, if applicable.Completes all studies in RIS before completing in PACS.Prints completed log sheet from teleradiography and submits to Radiologist, if applicable.

Operations
Restocks linens and supplies, and maintains the department in clean and orderly condition.Transports patients, positions patients, and helps them on and off procedure table.Performs patient charging activities on the day the service is rendered.Applies shielding, supportive and immobilization devices and equipment.Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others upon request as needed and routinely as time is available, without prompting, so that all working time is used for departmental advantage.Performs routine duties of clerical and support personnel in accordance with procedure when warranted to ensure continuity and quality of services.Keeps supervisor informed on all responsibilities on an ongoing basis, ensuring prompt notification in the event of problems or potential problems.Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to other co-workers.Ability to operate all work stations associated with the CT department.Ability to push / retrieve images from the CT console to PACS.Maintain Joint Commission standards and any other regulatory agency standards.Ability to teach and mentor fellow CT Techs.Takes call when necessary.Any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Accredited Program Radiologic Technology Required andMinimum 3 years years' experience in CT RequiredARRT-R - ARRT RadiographyARRT-CT - ARRT Computed TomographyBLS - Basic Life SupportARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life SupportBLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor

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Work Shift
Day (United States of America)

Job Summary:

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 a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative in the utilization of equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases.

Able to independently perform job functions.

Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.

Must maintain minimum FDA/MQSA requirements for continuing education, experience, and equipment.


Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:


Patient care

Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data, and assesses for contraindicating conditions.

Ensures all studies have proper patient identification and right/left markers are utilized appropriately.

Reviews radiographic images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.

Responds to emergency situations.

Uses critical thinking skills.

Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.

Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed.

Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary to prevent deterioration due to misjudgment.

Verifies two unique patient identifiers per policy and verifies proper clinician order prior to performing a procedure.

Ensures patient's privacy and comfort is accommodated.

Demonstrates competence in determining and applying appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies, and techniques based on patient age.

Understands, demonstrates, and documents Pre-Procedure Verification and Time-Out process when appropriate, if applicable.

Demonstrates and understands pre- and post-procedural care, if applicable.

Demonstrates and understands sterile technique, if applicable.

Organizes schedule, time, and priorities so that required activities are accomplished within designated time frames.

Follows physician's instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.

Practices RBAC (Read Back and Confirm) when taking verbal orders.


Equipment

Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique so that the patient receives the best study possible while maintaining image quality.

Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to the supervisor or service provider so that issues can be corrected in a timely manner.

Cleans, disinfects, and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department cleaning schedule.

Ability to properly operate all radiographic equipment in a safe and competent manner, ensuring equipment is not abused and is left in good working order.



Education and communication

Patiently and clearly explains the purpose and nature of the exam to the patient prior to starting the procedure, minimizing anxiety and facilitating cooperation using AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Discuss, Explain, Thank).

Ensures patient's questions, concerns, or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed; notifies physician when this cannot be accomplished prior to initiating the procedure.

Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees.

Provides patients with preparatory instruction and explanation of procedures.

Ensures required documentation is concise, legible, and includes precise terminology.

Reads email each day scheduled to work and follows through with assignments.

Completes mandatory departmental and hospital-wide education without prompting.



Quality control

Produces acceptable images, maintaining a first-time acceptance rate of 95 percent.

Ensures equipment is fully operational prior to each use by checking for proper calibration and operating deficiencies.

Completes all studies in RIS; ensures images are oriented, marked, labeled, and noted correctly prior to sending all studies to PACS; prints CDs as necessary.

When submitting procedures for interpretation, digitizes comparative studies if necessary and completes the preliminary sheet in its entirety, if applicable.

Maintains all documentation so that the facility meets ACR Accreditation standards.

Technologist is knowledgeable in completing and documenting the following ACR/MQSA QC tests: Phantom, Visual checklist, Repeat analysis, Compression-pressure, Compression thickness, Flat field test, Calibration, DICOM printer test.


Operations

Restocks linens and supplies, maintaining Mammography Department in a clean and orderly condition.

Transports and positions patients, assisting them on and off the procedure table.

Performs patient charging activities on the day the service is rendered.

Applies shielding.

Prepares and maintains patient follow-up data.

Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others upon request and routinely as time allows, ensuring all working time benefits the department.

Performs routine clerical and support duties in accordance with procedure when warranted to ensure continuity and quality of services.

Keeps supervisor informed on all responsibilities, ensuring prompt notification of problems or potential issues.

Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to other co-workers.

Familiar with Mammography Tracking System.

Maintains Joint Commission standards and any other regulatory agency standards.

Familiar with FDA/MQSA EQUIP program.

Any other duties as assigned.


Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education:


Graduate of AMA approved School of Radiology Technology Required and currently ARRT registered. Required


Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated:

ARRT Mammography

ARRT Radiography

Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor


Additional License(s) and Certification(s):

Required Minimum Experience:

Minimum 1 year experience as a Rad Tech Required

Minimum 1 year experience in Mammography Preferred


Required Minimum Skills:

Must exhibit excellent communication skills for frequent verbal and written interactions with physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff, and nursing staff.

Obtains, presents, and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities on a routine basis.

Able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill and obtain cooperation with all contacts.

Must possess the ability to function independently and under pressure while actively participating in a team environment.

Position requires excellent customer service skills at all times.

Must perform effectively in a stressful and fast-paced work environment.

Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately.

Must be detail-oriented and capable of multitasking effectively throughout the work shift.

Must have excellent communication skills and interact professionally with a variety of customers, including patients, families, co-workers, volunteers, and physicians.

Must function independently yet productively as a cooperative team member with various work teams.

Must be compliant and willing to follow all hospital policies, established practices, protocols, and procedures, as well as applicable professional standards.

Competent in all aspects of Mammography, patient positioning, exposure factors, and radiation protection.

Must understand anatomy and pathology and how they affect the quality of a procedure.


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Work Shift
Day (United States of America)

Job Summary:

Wellstar Douglas in Douglasville, Georgia is seeking a PRN Registered MRI Technologist.The Registered MRI Technologist 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 patient for the procedure.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Equipment

Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique so that the patient receives the best study possible and that image quality is maintained.Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider so that 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.

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 situations when physician intervention is necessary so that 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 patient age.Organizes schedule, time and priorities so that required activities are completed 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 if applicable.Demonstrates proficiency on the Dynacad if applicable.Prepares and may administer contrast.Verifies order for contrast, checks patient GFR (labs) and ensures contrast dosing is weight-based.Uses appropriate safety devices to protect patient's hearing during 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.

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 before procedure initiation.Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees.Required documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology.Reads email each day scheduled to work and follows through with assignments.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; 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 the procedure table.Performs patient charging activities on the day the service is rendered.Applies supportive and immobilization devices and equipment.Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others upon request and routinely as time allows.Performs routine clerical and support duties when required to ensure continuity and quality of services.Keeps supervisor informed of responsibilities and promptly notifies them of potential problems.Maintains individual productivity rate equal to 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.

Required Minimum Education:

Certificate in Radiologic Technology

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

(All required upon hire unless otherwise stated)

Certified MRI Technologist or ARRT Magnetic Resonance ImagingBasic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association

Required Minimum Experience:

Minimum 1 year experience in a clinical setting caring for patients - RequiredLess than 1 year MRI clinical setting - Preferred

Required Minimum Skills:

Must exhibit excellent communication skills due to frequent verbal and written communications with physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff.Routinely obtains, presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities.Must be able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill and cooperation.Must possess the ability to function independently and under pressure while actively participating in a team environment.Must exhibit excellent customer service skills at all times.Must be able to perform effectively in a stressful and fast-paced work environment.Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately.Must be detail-oriented and able to effectively multitask throughout the work shift.Must have excellent communication skills and interact professionally with patients, families, coworkers, volunteers and physicians.Must possess the ability to function independently yet productively as a cooperative team member.Must be compliant with all hospital policies, practices, protocols and professional standards.Competent in all aspects of MRI, patient positioning, pulse sequence parameters and magnet safety.Must understand anatomy and pathology and how they affect the quality of a procedure.

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Work Shift
Various (United States of America)

Job Summary

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 a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases.Able to independently perform job functions.Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.

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 properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates.Verifies correct identity of patient prior to performing a procedure according to hospital policy and procedure.Ensures patient's privacy and comfort is accommodated. Maintains patients dignity throughout the exam/procedure.Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients.Organizes schedule, time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished 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 if applicable.Demonstrates proficiency on the Dynacad if applicable.Prepares and may administer contrast.Verifies order is with contrast, checks patient GFR (labs) and dosing of contrast is weight based.Uses appropriate safety devices to protect patients hearing during exam.Understands anatomical positioning, correct labeling of body parts, and infant immobilizer.Knows cross sectional anatomy, 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 that problem 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 starting of procedure, to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation using AIDET; Acknowledge, Introduce, Discuss, Explain, and Thank you of all patients and family members.Ensures that patient's questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed, notifying physician when this cannot be accomplished, prior to the initiation of the procedure.Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees.Required documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology.Reads email each day scheduled to work and follows through with assignment.Completes mandatory departmental and Hospital-wide education without prompting.

Quality Control

Produces acceptable images, follows established exam protocols.Ensures that equipment is fully operational prior to each use, by checking for proper calibration and operating deficiencies.Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion in RIS and prints CDs as needed.Studies that have been transmitted after hours to teleradiography are printed and scanned in PACS, if applicable.Maintains MRI suite in a safe environment, i.e. locked down at all times.

Operations

Restocks linens and supplies, and maintains MRI department in clean and orderly condition.Transports patients, positions patients, and helps them on and off procedure table.Performs patient charging activities on the day the service is rendered.Applies supportive and immobilization devices and equipment.Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others upon request as needed and routinely as time is available, without prompting, so that all working time is used for departmental advantage.Performs routine duties of clerical and support personnel in accordance with procedure when warranted to ensure continuity and quality of services.Keeps supervisor informed on all responsibilities on an ongoing basis, ensuring prompt notification in the event of problems or potential problems.Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to other co-workers.Ability to operate all work stations 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 assignedComplies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education

Accredited Program Radiologic Technology

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.ARMRIT - Certified MRI Technologist or ARRT-MR - ARRT Magnetic Resonance ImaginBLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor

Additional License(s) and Certification(s)



Required Minimum Experience

Minimum 1 year experience in a clinical setting caring for patients; prefer MRI clinical setting. Required

Required Minimum Skills

Must exhibit excellent communication skills because this position requires frequent verbal and written communications with: physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff.The employee obtains, presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities on a routine basis.Candidate must be able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill, and obtain cooperation with all contacts.Must possess the ability to function independently and under pressure while still actively participating in a team environment.Position requires the employee to exhibit excellent customer service skills at all times.Must be able to perform effectively in a stressful and fast paced work environment.Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately.Must be detail oriented and have the capacity to effectively multitask throughout the work shift.Must have excellent communication skills and the capacity to interact professionally with a variety of customers, including but not limited to patients, families, co-workers, volunteers, and physicians throughout the work shift.Must possess the ability to function independently, yet productively as a cooperative team member with various work teams associated with the position. Must be compliant, with a willingness to follow all Hospital policies as well as the established practices, protocols and procedures of the position, department and applicable professional standards.Competent in all aspects of MRI, patient positioning, pulse sequence parameters and magnet safety.Must have an understanding of anatomy and pathology as to how they affect the quality of a procedure.

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Work Shift
Night (United States of America)

Job Summary:

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 a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases.

Able to independently perform job functions.

Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.


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 properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates.

Verifies correct identity of patient prior to performing a procedure according to hospital policy and procedure.

Ensures patient's privacy and comfort is accommodated. Maintains patient dignity throughout the exam/procedure.

Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients.

Organizes schedule, time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished 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 if applicable.

Demonstrates proficiency on the Dynacad if applicable.

Prepares and may administer contrast.

Verifies order is with contrast, checks patient GFR (labs) and ensures dosing of contrast is weight-based.

Uses appropriate safety devices to protect patient's hearing during 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 that 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 starting the procedure, minimizing anxiety and facilitating cooperation using AIDET.

Ensures that patient questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed, notifying physician when this cannot be accomplished prior to the initiation of the procedure.

Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees.

Required documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology.

Reads email each day scheduled to work and follows through with assignment.

Completes mandatory departmental and hospital-wide education without prompting.


Quality Control


Produces acceptable images, follows established exam protocols.

Ensures that equipment is fully operational prior to each use by checking for proper 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 in PACS, if 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 helps them on and off procedure table.

Performs patient charging activities on the day the service is rendered.

Applies supportive and immobilization devices and equipment.

Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others upon request as needed and routinely as time allows.

Performs routine duties of clerical and support personnel when warranted to ensure continuity and quality of services.

Keeps supervisor informed on all responsibilities, ensuring prompt notification in the event of problems or potential problems.

Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to other co-workers.

Ability to operate all work stations associated with the MRI scanner.

Ability to push/retrieve studies to the PACS system.

Maintains Joint Commission 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:


Accredited Program - Medical Technology


Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

(All required upon hire unless otherwise stated.)

ARMRIT - Certified MRI Technologist or

ARRT-MR - ARRT Magnetic Resonance Imaging

BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS or BLS-I


Required Minimum Experience:


Minimum 1 year successful completion of an accredited MRI program (Required).


Required Minimum Skills:


Must exhibit excellent communication skills because this position requires frequent verbal and written communications with: physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff.

The employee obtains, presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities on a routine basis.

Candidate must be able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill and obtain cooperation with all contacts.

Must possess the ability to function independently and under pressure while still actively participating in a team environment.

Position requires the employee to exhibit excellent customer service skills at all times.

Must be able to perform effectively in a stressful and fast-paced work environment.

Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately.

Must be detail-oriented and have the capacity to effectively multitask throughout the work shift.

Must have excellent communication skills and the capacity to interact professionally with a variety of customers including patients, families, co-workers, volunteers and physicians.

Must possess the ability to function independently yet productively as a cooperative team member.

Must be compliant and willing to follow all hospital policies and established practices, protocols and procedures of the position, department and applicable professional standards.

Competent in all aspects of MRI, patient positioning, pulse sequence parameters and magnet safety.

Must have an understanding of anatomy and pathology and how they affect the quality of a procedure.


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Work Shift
Day (United States of America)

Job Summary
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.

A Brief Overview
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 a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases.Able to independently perform job functions.Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.Competent to perform and post-process advanced protocols such as: Cardiac MRI, Brain Perfusions, etc.Ability to teach and mentor fellow MR Techs.Functional oversight of department in the absence of the chief tech.Provides feedback on staff quality of images and patient interaction to Chief Tech and/or Manager.

What you will do

Leadership
Maintains modality workflow to assure patient throughput that maximizes equipment utilization and meets patient's expectations regarding wait time and thoroughness of exam.Provides feedback on employee performance management by communicating employee performance concerns to Chief Tech.Manage department productivity adhering to operational standards.Works with Chief Tech and system MRI Clinical Specialist on new protocol implementationAssures that adequate supplies are available in the modality.Attends and productively participates in Lead Meetings and department meetings.Serves as an advocate for the Imaging Department and is a liaison for other hospital departmentsServes as first level of contact for employee concerns.Participates, maintains and conducts PI (Process Improvement) in the department.Assists in the hiring process of new personnel, and ensures appropriate on-boarding efforts to validate competency assessments and departmental orientation.Participates in the competency process for MRI technologists on an annual basis.Assures that the MRI department is continuously survey ready.

Equipment
Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique so that patient receives the lowest possible dose of ionizing radiation and that image quality is maintained.Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider, so that problem can be corrected in a timely manner.Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department cleaning schedule.

Patient Care
Verifies proper clinician order for procedure.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 and right and left marker are utilized appropriately.Reviews MRI images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.Responds to emergency situations and provides for the restocking of the crash cart and maintenance of life support equipment.Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed.Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates.Verifies correct identity of patient using 2 unique identifiers prior to performing a procedure per hospital policy and procedure.Ensures patient's privacy and comfort is accommodated. Maintains patient's dignity throughout the exam/procedure.Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients.Organizes schedule, time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished within designated time frames.Follows physician's instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.Demonstrates proficiency with loading and operating power injection.Uses critical thinking skills.Dialogs with patient/family.Asks clarifying questions.Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.Understands, demonstrates and documents preprocedural verification and Time Out process when appropriate.Demonstrates and understands pre-and-post procedural care.Preps the patient for the procedure.Demonstrates and understands sterile techniqueMaintains competency with venipuncture.

Education and Communication
Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam to patient prior to starting of procedure, so as to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation using AIDET; Acknowledge, Introduce, Discuss, Explain, and Thank you of all patients and family members.Ensures that patient's questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed, notifying physician when this cannot be accomplished, prior to the initiation of the procedure.Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees.Provides patients with preparatory instruction and explanation of procedures.Required documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology.Reads email each day scheduled to work and follows through with assignment.Completes mandatory departmental and Hospital-wide education without prompting.

Quality Control
Consistently produces acceptable images, as evidenced by radiologist feedback and quality audits.Ensures that equipment is fully operational prior to each use, by checking for proper calibration and operating deficiencies.Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion, prints CD's as needed.Studies that have been reported after hours by teleradiography are printed and scanned into PACS, if applicable.Completes all studies in RIS before completing in PACS.Prints completed log sheet from teleradiography and submits to Radiologist, if applicable.

Operations
Restocks linens and supplies and maintains the department in clean and orderly condition.Transports patients, positions patients, and helps them on and off procedure table.Performs patient charging activities on the day the service is rendered.Applies shielding, supportive and immobilization devices and equipment.Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others upon request as needed and routinely as time is available, without prompting, so that all working time is used for departmental advantage.Performs routine duties of clerical and support personnel in accordance with procedure when warranted to ensure continuity and quality of services.Keeps supervisor informed on all responsibilities on an ongoing basis, ensuring prompt notification in the event of problems or potential problems.Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to other co-workers.Ability to push / retrieve images from the MRI console to PACS.Maintain Joint Commission standards and any other regulatory agency standards.Ability to teach and mentor fellow MRI Techs.Takes call when necessaryAny other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Accredited Program Radiologic Science Required andMinimum 3 years experience in MRI RequiredARRT-R - ARRT RadiographyARRT-MR - ARRT Magnetic Resonance ImaginBLS - Basic Life SupportARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life SupportBLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor

Closing Statement
Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve.If you're looking for an opportunity to be an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.

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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
Day (United States of America)

Job Summary

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 judgement, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of the equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases.

Able to independently perform job functions.

Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.

Must maintain minimum FDA/MQSA requirements for continuing education, experience and equipment.

Able to document results of QC/QA accurately and timely on approved ACR or OEM forms.

Keeps abreast of new rules and regulations set forth by ACR and/or FDA/MQSA.

Must be primary QC tech at facility, performing at least the required QC at the facility.



Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:


Maintains Quality Control Program

Perform daily quality control functions for Selenia and Dimensions units per FDA & ACR regulations.

Document daily quality control results and notify supervisor of any abnormal findings or concerns.

Perform monitor and phantom testing for satellite facilities read at the Kennestone location.

Report all repairs to Medical Imaging Biomed.

Report quarterly repeat rates.


Maintain Quality Assurance Program

Maintain all credentials for technologists, radiologists and physicist according to FDA and ACR guidelines.

Prepare for annual ACR & FDA inspection.

Prepare for ACR inspections.

Work with physicist to remain knowledgeable of new and current regulations.

Gather peer review information for radiologists and system.

Assure all physicist recommendations are corrected within 30 days.


Tracking and Observation

Utilize current tracking system for data collecting statistics.

Perform mock surveys.

Communicate all safety concerns and participate in performance Improvement opportunities.

Assure all physician and patient letters are mailed out within 30 days.

Work closely with the Interventional nurse and tech extender for patient tracking.

Assist with pending work reports to assure timely interpretations.

Assist Radiologist with statistics.

Build tumor board roster in PACS.


Assist in other modalities and/or locations as needed

Assist other satellite facilities that need QC/QA guidance.

Understands pre and post procedural care.

Demonstrates and understands sterile technique.

Assist patients with education and reducing anxiety.

Attends departmental meetings giving updates and presentations regarding stats and PI activities.


Meets Service Recovery and Customer Service Guidelines as needed

Ability to work in a tracking system environment.

Provides privacy for patients, family members and customers.

Utilizes appropriate AIDET techniques.

Assist Outcomes Department with clinical information regarding patients.

Direct patients with financial concerns to the appropriate department.


Other Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned.

Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.


Required Minimum Education:

Graduate of AMA approved School of Radiology Technology


Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

ARRT-R - ARRT Radiography

ARRT-M - ARRT Mammography

BLS - Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor


Additional License(s) and Certification(s):


Required Minimum Experience:

Minimum 1 year of experience as a Mammography Tech Required



Required Minimum Skills:

Competent in all aspects of Mammography, patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection.

Must have an understanding of anatomy and pathology as to how they affect the quality of a procedure.

Competent to perform all quality control / quality assurance tests based on ACR recommendations and OEM recommendations.

Able to document results of QC/QA accurately and timely on approved ACR or OEM forms.

Keeps abreast of new rules and regulations set forth by ACR and/or FDA/MQSA.

Must exhibit excellent communication skills because this position requires frequent verbal and written communications with: physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff.

The employee obtains, presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities on a routine basis.

Candidate must be able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill, and obtain cooperation with all contacts.

Must possess the ability to function independently and under pressure while still actively participating in a team environment.

Position requires the employee to exhibit excellent customer service skills at all times.

Must be able to perform effectively in a stressful and fast paced work environment.

Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately.

Must be detail oriented and have the capacity to effectively multitask throughout the work shift.

Must have excellent communication skills and the capacity to interact professionally with a variety of customers, including but not limited to patients, families, co-workers, volunteers, and physicians throughout the work shift.

Must possess the ability to function independently, yet productively as a cooperative team member with various work teams associated with the position.

Must be compliant, with a willingness to follow all Hospital policies as well as the established practices, protocols and procedures of the position, Department and applicable professional standards.

Competent in all aspects of Mammography, patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection.

Must have an understanding of anatomy and pathology as to how they affect the quality of a procedure.


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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
Day (United States of America)

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.

Pay

We offer competitive hourly pay with shift differential incentives.

Schedule & Incentives

This role is eligible for a sign-on bonusA full-time position with a Friday, Saturday and Sunday 7:00am - 7:30pm scheduleBenefits program that includes PTO, mental health support, wellness rooms, concierge services and moreAccess to Wellstar's CareerCare program for fully funded education and guided career progression

Job Summary

The CT Technologist applies their expertise to deliver safe, high-quality imaging and a supportive patient experience at Wellstar North Fulton Hospital in Roswell, GeorgiaTechnologists at Wellstar are respected clinical professionals and essential members of a collaborative care teamIf you're looking for a place where you're supported and where your well-being, career growth, and voice truly matter, you'll find it here

Required Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or equivalentCompletion of an accredited Radiologic Technology program

Experience

Minimum 1 year experience in Radiology Required

Certifications

ARRT-R (Radiography)ARRT-CT - ARRT Computed TomographyBLS (Basic Life Support) - American Heart Association

Core Responsibilities

Perform CT procedures according to department guidelines, use your technical knowledge to capture quality diagnostic imagesWork independently operating imaging and radiographic equipment safely and adjusting techniques to maintain diagnostic quality at the lowest reasonable dose (ALARA)Clean, disinfect, and maintain rooms and equipment per infection control schedules; identify and report equipment issues promptlyObtain clinical history and screen for contraindications; verify orders and two unique patient identifiers before any examExplain procedures, prep, and post-care clearly using AIDET; address questions and reduce patient anxietyEnsure patient comfort, privacy, and safety; provide age-appropriate care throughout the visitPerform exams and administer contrast per protocol, using venipuncture and sterile technique when applicablePosition patients correctly and apply markers, shielding, and immobilization as indicatedReview images for diagnostic acceptability; repeat or correct as needed and release patients appropriatelyComplete accurate, timely documentation and ensure studies are correctly finalized in RIS/PACS (including transfers/retrieval, CDs, and prior exam retrieval as needed)Monitor patient condition, respond to emergencies, and help maintain/restock crash cart and life-support equipment as requiredOrganize daily workflows to meet expected timeframes; collaborate with technologists/modalities to support department flowSupport operations and compliance, keep areas orderly and stocked, transport patients safely, complete charging/clerical tasks, follow regulatory requirements, and escalate issues to the supervisor

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work-and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia and start a future that gives you more.

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work-and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.

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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
Day (United States of America)

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.

Pay

We offer competitive hourly pay with shift differential incentives.

Schedule & Incentives

Benefits program that includes PTO, mental health support, wellness rooms, concierge services and moreAccess to Wellstar's CareerCare program for fully funded education and guided career progression

Job Summary

The CT Technologist applies their expertise to deliver safe, high-quality imaging and a supportive patient experience at Cherokee Health ParkTechnologists at Wellstar are respected clinical professionals and essential members of a collaborative care teamIf you're looking for a place where you're supported and where your well-being, career growth, and voice truly matter, you'll find it here

Required Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or equivalentCompletion of an accredited Radiologic Technology program

Experience

Minimum 1 year experience in Radiology Required

Certifications

ARRT-R (Radiography)ARRT-CT - ARRT Computed TomographyBLS (Basic Life Support) - American Heart Association

Core Responsibilities

Perform CT procedures according to department guidelines, use your technical knowledge to capture quality diagnostic imagesWork independently operating imaging and radiographic equipment safely and adjusting techniques to maintain diagnostic quality at the lowest reasonable dose (ALARA)Clean, disinfect, and maintain rooms and equipment per infection control schedules; identify and report equipment issues promptlyObtain clinical history and screen for contraindications; verify orders and two unique patient identifiers before any examExplain procedures, prep, and post-care clearly using AIDET; address questions and reduce patient anxietyEnsure patient comfort, privacy, and safety; provide age-appropriate care throughout the visitPerform exams and administer contrast per protocol, using venipuncture and sterile technique when applicablePosition patients correctly and apply markers, shielding, and immobilization as indicatedReview images for diagnostic acceptability; repeat or correct as needed and release patients appropriatelyComplete accurate, timely documentation and ensure studies are correctly finalized in RIS/PACS (including transfers/retrieval, CDs, and prior exam retrieval as needed)Monitor patient condition, respond to emergencies, and help maintain and restock crash cart and life-support equipment as requiredOrganize daily workflows to meet expected timeframes; collaborate with technologists/modalities to support department flowSupport operations and compliance, keep areas orderly and stocked, transport patients safely, complete charging/clerical tasks, follow regulatory requirements, and escalate issues to the supervisor.

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work-and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia and start a future that gives you more.

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work-and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.

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