FT MRI Technologist
Company: Wellstar Health System
Location: Douglasville
Posted on: February 25, 2026
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Job Description:
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions
and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion,
pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission
is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of
every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining
example of what's possible when the brightest professionals
dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare
industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Various (United States
of America) 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 are as follows: 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 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: Successful completion of an accredited
MRI program or ARRT-R Required Required Minimum License(s) and
Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless
otherwise stated. Certified MRI Technologist or ARRT Magnetic
Resonance Imaging Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart
Association (AHA) Additional License(s) and Certification(s): n/a
Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 1 year experience in a
clinical setting caring for patients Required MRI clinical setting.
Preferred Required Minimum Skills: Must exhibit excellent
communication skills 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.
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