MRI Tech Buford OP Center

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

1. Review physician’s order and obtains pertinent medical information to identify reason for exam.
2. Screens patients for contraindications prior to entering magnetic filed
3. Explains procedure to patient and administers intravenous contrast as required. Selects appropriate pad and coil and positions patient.  May assist physician with biopsy and aspiration procedures, practicing sterile technique as required.  Sets up sterile trays with all supplies and instruments required for procedures. 
4. Selects desired protocol and log factors used.
5. Examines images following initial sequence and selects location parameters for next scan.
6. Organizes images, films the exam and transfers to PACS system.
7. Enters patient charges into computer system.
8. Performs minor maintenance and repair of MRI equipment.  Refers other problems to Lead MRI Technologist, Supervisor or Imaging Manager.
9. Assists in training and orienting personnel.
10. Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Immediately reports any mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions, unsafe conditions, or employee/patient/visitor injury‑accident to Manager.

REQUIRED:

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology or Accredited Magnetic Resonance Imaging Program

Registered Radiologic Technologist with one year of experience in diagnostic radiology

or

ARMRIT MR registry

or

ARRT MR only registry in lieu of ARRT RT certification and diagnostic radiology experience

PREFERRED:

Registered MRI Technologist by ARRT MR or ARMRIT MR

One year of training and experience in MRI.

One year of training and experience in Special Procedures or Computerized Tomography.

Demonstrated knowledge of cross‑sectional anatomy.

Certified in cardio‑pulmonary resuscitation.