PRN MRI Technician

In search of an MRI Tech for a clinic in Alpharetta, GA

Hours:

• Mondays and Fridays

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for providing MRI’s ordered by the providers.
• Responsible for quality MRI’s to include correct sequences, correct images, and patient ID.
• Maintains proper use of MRI equipment and PACS.
• Proper use of computer for Business purposes only.
• Communicates with the Imaging Supervisor with any concerns or operational questions/problems.
• Establishes a professional relationship with the providers, co-workers and clinical staff.
• Help clinical staff with PACS to include importing and burning of CDs.
• Maintain file room duties when necessary to include filing, pulling, copying x-rays/MRIs, and checking in/out x-rays. All MRIs released should include MRI report.
• Maintain ordering of MRI supplies when necessary.
• Daily cleaning duties throughout the office.
• Flexibility of work hours.
• Review MRI pre-screen forms for scan clearance and contact provider and/or patient with any questions.
• Work with Imaging Supervisor on any necessary tasks related to ACR accreditation
• Attend MRI Department Meetings.

Required Certification: Certification in radiology technology and specializing in MRI; Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in radiography and magnetic resonance imaging.
Required Experience: Minimum one year experience in MRI.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of diagnostic MRI procedures.
• Knowledge of how diseases and injuries are diagnosed and imaged radiographically.
• Knowledge of human anatomy.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to the work.

SKILLS:

• Skill in operating a phone, computer, fax, and/or copy machine.
• Skill in operating MRI machine and PACS system.
• Skill in answering the telephone in a pleasant and helpful manner and using a multi-line telephone system.
• Skill in managing one’s time and the time of others.
• Skill in prioritizing workload for optimum job performance.
• Skill in selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
• Skill in understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem solving and decision making.
• Skill in understanding patient education needs by effectively sharing information with patients and families.
• Skill intact and diplomacy in interpersonal interactions.

ABILITIES:

• Ability to lift and position patients for the type of MRI procedure required.
• Ability to set up and operate MRI equipment.
• Ability to clean, maintain, and make minor adjustments to equipment.
• Ability to notice detail in drawings and differences in shapes and shadings.
• Ability to keep and maintain records.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to maintain favorable public relations.