MRI Technologist

Dignity Health; Enumclaw (WA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks an MRI Technologist to operate MRI equipment for capturing diagnostic images. The role involves preparing patients, maintaining quality control, and ensuring safety standards are met. The ideal candidate will have ARRT certification and expertise in patient care.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision benefits

FSA

Matching retirement plans

Paid vacation

Adoption assistance

Annual bonus eligibility

Qualifications

• ARRT certification required.
• State certification required unless ARRT(MR) achieved.
• BLS Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Operates MRI equipment safely and accurately based on physician orders.
• Positions patients correctly for effective imaging.
• Maintains records and logs as required by protocols.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Patient care

Quality control

Physics knowledge

Anatomy knowledge

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of Radiological Technology

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Job Summary

Operates Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) equipment safely and accurately to capture specific images ordered by a physician to aid in patient diagnosis. Work includes 1) preparing and operating MRI equipment, 2) positioning patients correctly and effectively, 3) recording the requested diagnostic images, and 4) sending results to physician for evaluation and diagnosis. Work is performed under the strict safety/regulatory/license departmental standards and protocols.

Responsibilities

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Job Summary

Operates Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) equipment safely and accurately to capture specific images ordered by a physician to aid in patient diagnosis. Work includes 1) preparing and operating MRI equipment, 2) positioning patients correctly and effectively, 3) recording the requested diagnostic images, and 4) sending results to physician for evaluation and diagnosis. Work is performed under the strict safety/regulatory/license departmental standards and protocols.

Incumbents are also accountable for applying knowledge of aseptic technique; maintaining quality control for all imaging equipment; and maintaining knowledge of physics, anatomy, techniques and medical terminology through participating in continuing education, seminars, meetings and in-services.

Essential Job Functions

Prepares equipment for imaging tests, based on physicians’ orders and in adherence to department safeguards and protocols to ensure quality results.

Verifies proper operation of equipment prior to use; sets imaging parameters for procedure; performs computer processing and displays images in accordance with internal protocols.

Utilizes equipment/accessories and employs techniques/procedures to ensure that results are consistent.

Selects appropriate protocols to tailor scans of each patient while producing superior image quality.

Ensures that sufficient supplies are on hand to perform procedures.

Cleans equipment after each use.

Prepares patient and performs MRI procedures.

Receives and identifies patient; verifies preparation procedures are proper and in order; prevents potentially fatal accidents for all patients and visitors by acknowledging extreme safety hazards involved with MRI; protects visitors and patients by following established pre-screening policy and procedures; documents pre-screening methods on MRI Questionnaire.

Explains procedures to patients and responds to questions.

Regularly performs basic functions in regard to patient care; responds to emergency situations consistent with scope of authority.

Positions patients and provides immobilization means so that anatomy/pathology is correctly visualized in the scanner field of view, making the necessary slice selections for the requested examination.

Interprets unusual tissue contrast patterns and alters or adds protocols as necessary to enhance diagnosis.

Maintains records and logs as required by department protocols and licensure requirements.

Prepares cases for immediate interpretation; assembles patient's records; prepares previous cases for physician review.

Maintains daily records of exams.

Prepares hard copies from multi-format laser images; transfers images to PACS for archival and storage.

Performs incidental general office duties to include; answering phone; scheduling; filing; maintaining patient records; ordering supplies.

Participates in the ordering and inventorying of equipment and supplies.

Assists with patient flow needs.

Qualifications

Education/Work Experience Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of Radiological Technology.

Licensure/Certification

• American Registry of Radiology Technologists (ARRT) certification is required.
• State of Washington Certification as a Radiological Technologist required unless ARRT(MR) is achieved through the ARRT Primary Pathway.
• ARRT MRI Certification is preferred.
• Current healthcare provider BLS Certification.
  
  

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Overview

CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason are now united to build the future of patient-centered care across the Pacific Northwest. That means a seamlessly connected system offering quality care close to home. From basic health needs to the most complex, highly specialized care, our patients can count on us to meet their needs with convenient access to the region’s most prestigious experts and innovative treatments and technologies.

While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!

Pay Range

$45.05 - $68.71 /hour

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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