MRI Technologist

Bellingham Advanced Medical Imaging, LLC.; Mount Vernon (WA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

Bellingham Advanced Medical Imaging, LLC. in Mount Vernon, WA seeks an MRI Technologist for full-time day shift to perform MR imaging procedures and ensure patient safety according to site radiologist protocols.

Requirements include ARRT MRI certification, CPR, a certified radiology technologist program, and a minimum of 2 years MRI experience, plus a high school diploma or GED. The role involves patient care, contrast administration under supervision, and accurate documentation in PACS.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Successful completion of a certified radiology technologist program.
• Current ARRT certification with MRI specialty.
• Current CPR certification for healthcare providers; minimum 2 years MRI experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform MR imaging procedures following site radiologist protocols.
• Complete and sign patient screening forms and explain procedures.
• Obtain patient consent prior to procedures.
• Maintain patient care, comfort and safety during exams.
• Administer contrast agents as directed by the radiologist.
• Ensure images and reports are uploaded to PACS promptly.
• Maintain equipment and report issues; enforce MRI safety.
• Communicate schedule changes to front desk; provide excellent patient service.
• May work in other imaging modalities as needed.

Skills

MRI procedures

Communication skills

Patient care

Education

High School diploma or GED

Certified radiology technologist program

ARRT MRI certification

CPR certification for healthcare providers

2+ years MRI clinical experience

Tools

PACS

MS Office

Intranet navigation

Data entry systems

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Mount Vernon, WA 98273
• Position Type: Full Time
• Salary Range: $44.87 - $53.85 Hourly
• Job Shift: Day
• Signing Bonus: $10,000.00

Job Summary

Under general supervision, the MRI Technologist will perform MR imaging procedures on appropriate anatomical regions in accordance with accepted standards of practice and protocols of the individual site radiologist. Additional responsibilities include providing procedure‑related patient care and education, maintaining records and documentation of procedures, and enforcing magnetic field safety for MRI patients, operators, staff and visitors. This position will require someone who can work effectively independently, as well as part of a team.

Specific Responsibilities

• Perform MR imaging procedures on appropriate anatomical regions in accordance with accepted standards of practice and protocols of the individual site radiologist.
• Complete and sign patient screening forms and appropriately explain procedures to the patient.
• Obtain necessary consent from patients before conducting procedures.
• Maintain patient care, comfort and safety during exams.
• Under the guidance and approval of site radiologist, administer contrast agents according to site specific needs.
• Ensure images and documentation are put into PACS in a timely manner.
• Communicate with front desk staff any changes that may alter patient schedule flow.
• Provide optimal customer service and patient care, while utilizing AIDET service principles in all encounters.
• Perform equipment quality checks and troubleshoot problems; call for service and notify appropriate management when necessary.
• Enforce magnetic field safety for MRI patients, operators, staff and visitors.
• Maintain equipment service manual, delivery schedule and all related statistics.
• Maintain and clean all equipment in accordance with required decontamination procedures.
• May perform work in other imaging modalities as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by radiologist and management.

Shift: 11:00am - 8:00pm, M-F

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Detailed knowledge of current MRI scanning procedures.
• Working knowledge of current MRI protocols.
• Proficient in:
  • PACS;
  • Microsoft Office Suite applications;
  • Accessing and navigating company intranet for forms, policies and procedures;
  • Accessing and entering data on organization-wide software;
  • And accessing and using internet resources when required in order to perform job duties.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to communicate findings to reading radiologist and interact in a positive and professional manner with patients and their family members.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with physicians, co‑workers, patients and their families.

Required Education & Experience

• High School diploma or GED.
• Successful completion of a certified radiology technologist program.
• Current ARRT certification, with advanced certification in MRI.
• Current CPR certification for healthcare providers.
• Minimum 2-year MRI clinical experience.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to perform physical activity, including but not limited to: repetitive motions, feeling, grasping, fingering (pinching, typing, handling, etc.), lifting, pulling, pushing, walking, standing, reaching, crouching and stooping.
• Physical ability to perform all aspects of diagnostic testing, including CPR on all patients.
• Cognitive skill required to administer safe patient care.
• Read/write/speak and understand English.
• Auditory and visual ability to assess and provide diagnostic care.
• Most work is accomplished indoors and in air conditioned or well ventilated facilities.