MRI Technologist, Acute (Georgetown)

Georgetown Community Hospital

Full Time | Wednesday - Friday 8a-8p |

Who We Are :

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Georgetown Community Hospital is an acute care hospital with 75-beds offering a broad range of inpatient, outpatient, intensive care, surgical, emergency and diagnostic services. From our bariatrics to women's services to radiology, we have a wide range of services serve our community.

Where We Are :

Georgetown is a small town bursting with charm in the midst of Kentucky Horse Country and is the true birthplace of bourbon. We are proud to be Kentucky's fastest growing city and home to a diverse list of adventures for all including petting a thoroughbred champion, feeling the thunder of a new engine roar to life, and strolling along a bustling Victorian-era downtown with architectural charm and locally-owned shops, restaurants, craft breweries and a bourbon distillery.

Why Choose Us :

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement / Assistance for qualified applicants
• Options for accident, critical illness, long-term, short-term, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Professional development opportunities
• Free Parking
• And much more

Position Summary :

A MRI Technologist performs magnetic resonance imaging in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

Reviews patient history and physician's orders.

Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.

When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and / or medications within scope of practice.

Monitors patient condition continually and reports / responds to changes in status as appropriate.

Prepares equipment and supplies.

Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.

Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s).

Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results.

Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure.

Enters, transmits and reports scan results.

Coordinates MRI examination to ensure the quality and continuity of patient care and assists with the management of the workflow of the department to ensure the completion of work assignments in the absence of the MRI supervisor / team leader.

Uses computer system in documenting correctly and accurately patient information to ensure the quality of patient care : (a) patient's full name (b) patient's medical record number (c) patient's date of birth (d) examination performed.

Demonstrates the ability to perform all necessary computer operations to ensure proper examination documentation and charges.

Screen patients for any contra indication for MRI exam. Be educated on how to identify MRI compatible and non-compatible items within various patients.

Minimum Qualifications :

Job Requirements

Minimum Education

Associate's Degree required

Certifications : BLS required.

Licenses : ARRT with additional certification in MRI

EEOC Statement :

Georgetown Community Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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