MRI Technologist
Wellstar Health System · wellstar.org
Grovetown
The job in short
MRI scanning.
Clinical
Details
- Found
- 8 d ago · posted 2026-09-18
- Location as listed
- Grovetown, Georgia, United States of America
- Role
- Radiology / Imaging Technologist
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full 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 & Incentives
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This role is sign on bonus eligible.
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This role can offer a competitive relocation assistance package for eligible candidates
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A full‑time position with a Friday- Sunday night shift schedule
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Benefits program that includes PTO, mental health support, wellness rooms, concierge services and more
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Access to Wellstar’s CareerCare program for fully funded education and guided career progression
Job Summary:
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Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs.
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Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative.
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Assists with providing safe, age‑appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department according to department procedures.
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Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.
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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.
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Able to independently perform job functions.
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Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Patient Care
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Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.
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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.
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Ensures that all studies have proper patient identification.
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Reviews images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.
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Responds to emergency situations.
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Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed.
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Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates.
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Verifies correct identity of patient prior to performing a procedure according to hospital policy and procedure.
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Ensures patient's privacy and comfort is accommodated. Maintains patient dignity throughout the exam/procedure.
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Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients.
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Organizes schedule, time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished within designated time frames.
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Follows physicians instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.
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Understands, demonstrates and documents pre‑procedure verification and Time Out process when appropriate.
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Demonstrates and understands pre‑ and post‑procedural care.
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Preps the patient for procedure.
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Demonstrates and understands sterile technique.
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Prepares trays and catheters for procedures; participates in biopsies if applicable.
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Demonstrates proficiency on the Dynacad if applicable.
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Prepares and may administer contrast.
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Verifies order is with contrast, checks patient GFR (labs) and ensures dosing of contrast is weight‑based.
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Uses appropriate safety devices to protect patient's hearing during exam.
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Understands anatomical positioning, correct labeling of body parts, and infant immobilizer.
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Knows cross‑sectional anatomy and includes all appropriate anatomy.
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Uses critical thinking skills.
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Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.
Equipment
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Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique so that patient receives the best study possible and that image quality is maintained.
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Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider so that problems can be corrected in a timely manner.
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Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department cleaning schedule.
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Ability to operate patient monitoring system.
Education and Communications
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Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam to patient prior to starting the procedure, minimizing anxiety and facilitating cooperation using AIDET.
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Ensures that patient questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed, notifying physician when this cannot be accomplished prior to the initiation of the procedure.
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Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees.
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Required documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology.
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Reads email each day scheduled to work and follows through with assignment.
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Completes mandatory departmental and hospital‑wide education without prompting.
Quality Control
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Produces acceptable images, follows established exam protocols.
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Ensures that equipment is fully operational prior to each use by checking for proper calibration and operating deficiencies.
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Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion in RIS and prints CDs as needed.
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Studies transmitted after hours to teleradiography are printed and scanned in PACS, if applicable.
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Maintains MRI suite in a safe environment (locked down at all times).
Operations
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Restocks linens and supplies and maintains MRI department in clean and orderly condition.
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Transports patients, positions patients and helps them on and off procedure table.
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Performs patient charging activities on the day the service is rendered.
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Applies supportive and immobilization devices and equipment.
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Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others upon request as needed and routinely as time allows.
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Performs routine duties of clerical and support personnel when warranted to ensure continuity and quality of services.
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Keeps supervisor informed on all responsibilities, ensuring prompt notification in the event of problems or potential problems.
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Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to other co‑workers.
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Ability to operate all work stations associated with the MRI scanner.
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Ability to push/retrieve studies to the PACS system.
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Maintains Joint Commission and any other regulatory agency standards.
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Any other duties as assigned.
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Takes call when necessary.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
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Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education:
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Accredited Program – Medical Technology
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
(All required upon hire unless otherwise stated.)
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ARMRIT – Certified MRI Technologist or
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ARRT‑MR – ARRT Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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BLS – Basic Life Support or ARC‑BLS or BLS‑I
Required Minimum Experience:
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Minimum 1 year successful completion of an accredited MRI program (Required).
Required Minimum Skills:
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Must exhibit excellent communication skills because this position requires frequent verbal and written communications with: physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff.
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The employee obtains, presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities on a routine basis.
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Candidate must be able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill and obtain cooperation with all contacts.
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Must possess the ability to function independently and under pressure while still actively participating in a team environment.
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Position requires the employee to exhibit excellent customer service skills at all times.
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Must be able to perform effectively in a stressful and fast‑paced work environment.
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Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately.
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Must be detail‑oriented and have the capacity to effectively multitask throughout the work shift.
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Must have excellent communication skills and the capacity to interact professionally with a variety of customers including patients, families, co‑workers, volunteers and physicians.
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Must possess the ability to function independently yet productively as a cooperative team member.
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Must be compliant and willing to follow all hospital policies and established practices, protocols and procedures of the position, department and applicable professional standards.
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Competent in all aspects of MRI, patient positioning, pulse sequence parameters and magnet safety.
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Must have an understanding of anatomy and pathology and how they affect the quality of a procedure.
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