Description

American Traveler is hiring a MRI Technologist for an acute care hospital in Albany, GA, requiring at least 1 year of MRI experience and proficiency with Siemens equipment.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting in an MRI department with 4 total scanners
• Patient population includes musculoskeletal, neuro, abdominal/pelvis, radiation oncology, breast imaging, pacemaker, anesthesia, ICU, and NICU patients
• High inpatient volume of 10–14 patients per day and 4–8 outpatients per day on weekends
• Average of 30 scans per day due to long imaging protocols
• IV placement is required
• EMR: MEDITECH; PACS: McKesson/Change Healthcare
• Primary equipment includes Siemens scanners; a Philips scanner is being added
• 4x10-hour evening shifts, Tuesday through Friday, 12:30 PM – 11:00 PM
• No call or on-call requirement, though voluntary coverage may be available
• Weekend shifts only apply if hired specifically for a weekend rotation
• Holiday coverage required on a rotational basis
• No floating to other departments or areas

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of MRI experience required
• Current BLS (AHA or ARC) and ARRT (MR) certification required
• Hands-on experience with Siemens MRI equipment required; Philips experience preferred
• Proficiency with MEDITECH EMR and McKesson/Change Healthcare PACS preferred
• Experience in a Level II trauma center is a strong plus, as the facility operates similarly to a Level I
• Travel experience preferred but not required — first-time travelers will be considered
• Must reside more than 75 miles from the facility (measured from the address on the candidate's Driver's License) to be eligible for placement
• Driver's License required for consideration
• License required if applicable

Additional Information

• Perform MRI studies including musculoskeletal imaging, basic neuro, abdominal/pelvis, radiation oncology, and breast imaging, with exposure to pacemaker and anesthesia patients as well as ICU and NICU populations
• A full-time supervisor is present on shift; a senior tech will be scheduled when a lead tech is unavailable
• Radiologists are in-house during daytime hours, with the majority of MRI reads done remotely
• Department orientation is 1–2 weeks
• Candidates who have been employed by the facility within the last 12 months are not eligible for placement
• Required scrub color is black with a black or gray jacket (no fleece); a black or gray undershirt may be worn underneath — scrubs are not provided