*Part Time - MRI Technologist - Saturday, Sunday and Monday, 8 hour days with call required*
*About us:* For the past 85 years, Stephens County Hospital has been a trusted name in the community, striving for excellence and delivering professional and compassionate care. Our dedicated staff of approximately 475 employees has a heart for healthcare and realizes how precious the gift of good health can be.
Stephens County Hospital is a 96-bed acute care hospital located in Toccoa, Georgia. We are nestled in the beautiful foothills of Northeast Georgia where our family-oriented community offers many cultural and civic opportunities as well as numerous outdoor activities.
Stephens County Hospital is a member of the Georgia Hospital Association, American Hospital Association and Georgia Alliance of Community Hospitals. Stephens County Hospital is fully accredited by the Joint Commission, the nation’s premier healthcare monitoring agency.
*Part Time - MRI Technologist - Saturday, Sunday and Monday, 8 hour days with call required*
*Education:*
Completion of a formal Radiologic Technology program in good standing with the ARRT.
*Licensure / Certification:*
Registered Radiology Technologist.
Registry in MRI preferred.
*Duties and Responsibilities:*
* Performance of Daily QC functions with Water Phantom.
* Demonstrates ability to perform power-up of computer console.
* Loads appropriate coil for use with water phantom and initiates appropriate computer programming for QC.
* Logs results of QC data in appropriate format.
* Assessment of Scheduled Patients
* Checks two patient identifiers for proper identification prior to exam.
* Observes all safety guidelines for MRI prior to exam.
* Presents to patient for completion the questionnaire/Med Reconciliation Sheet regarding study to be performed, which indicate symptoms and/or contraindications including but not limited to metallic implants.
* Insures that procedure is explained fully in order to put patient at ease with study being performed.
* Obtains completed consent form for all contrast studies that explain documented problems with usage of contrast with certain related health problems.
* Performs I-stat for BUN/Creatinine per protocol.
* Performs necessary steps toward completion of study of claustrophobic patients to include when necessary contacting appropriate physician for alternative study or administration of drugs to relax anxious patients.
* Remains aware of patient status via visual and audio contact throughout MRI study.
* Surveys patient for safety with MRI magnet.
* Operates power injector properly for contrasted exams.
* Removes contrast from Omnicell properly using two patient identifiers prior to administration.
* Verifies images to PACS for Radiologist dictation.
* Assists physician with biopsy procedures in MRI.
* Checks two patient identifiers for proper identification prior to procedure.
* Utilizes “time out” procedure.
* Obtains questionnaires and reviews prior to exam.
* Verifies H&P assessment with attending physician.
* Obtains consent for contrast.
* Demonstrates ability to dock breast table to magnet and position correctly.
* Demonstrates ability to operate SenoRad breast biopsy equipment.
* Maintains sterile procedure during exam.
* Obtains preliminary images prior to biopsy for needle localization.
* Obtains specimen from physician and labels appropriately and accurately.
* Obtains post procedure images to verify biopsy removal.
* Sends specimen to Lab for clinical correlation.
* Utilizes CAD for procedure.
* Verifies images to PACS, CAD and Aegis PACS server for interpretation.
* Cleans and disinfects equipment appropriately following procedure.
* Maintains supplies and notifies as appropriate if supplies are needed
Stephens County Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition, carrier status or any other legally protected status.
marie.culver@stephenscountyhospital.com
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $33.25 - $45.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 24 per week
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Employee discount
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
