MRI Technologist

Wellstar Health Systems, Inc.
Grovetown, Georgia 30813 United States  View Map
Posted: Jun 03, 2026
  • Full Time
  • Federal Government
  • Other
  • 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.

    Work Shift

    Night (United States of America)

    Schedule: Friday-Sunday 7p-730a

    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.

    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.

  • 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

    Night (United States of America)

    Schedule: Friday-Sunday 7p-730a

    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.

    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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