MRI TECHNOLOGIST- EVENING SHIFT

Universal Health Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a skilled MRI Technologist to join their team. In this role, you will perform advanced imaging studies across various modalities, ensuring patient safety and high-quality care. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a generous sign-on bonus, to support your career growth and well-being. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on compassionate healthcare, this organization is recognized as a leader in the D.C. region. If you're passionate about providing top-notch medical imaging services and advancing your career in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Career growth support

Work-life balance initiatives

Sign-on bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years as a diagnostic technologist or MRI technologist in a hospital.
• ARRT certification required; must be MRI certified.

Responsibilities

• Perform imaging studies specific to special modalities such as Ultrasound and MRI.
• Ensure MRI safety for implants and metallic objects.
• Demonstrate understanding of IV contrast injection techniques.

Skills

MRI scanning specifications

Ultrasound

Mammography

CT

IV contrast injection techniques

Neuro scanning

Body scanning

MSK scanning

Cardiac MRI scanning

Functional MRI scanning

Education

Graduate of accredited school of radiography

ARRT certification

BLS certification

Tools

5T GE MRI systems

Siemens MRI systems

Job description

Responsibilities

$12,500.00 sign on bonus

The George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) continues to be a leader in providing the highest level of quality and compassionate healthcare for the D.C. Region. U.S. News & World Report has just released the 2023-2024 ratings and rankings, in which GW Hospital is recognized as a Best Regional Hospital. GW ranks 5th in the region, which includes hospitals in D.C. and parts of Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia.

GW Hospital achieved "High Performing" status in two specialty areas, Neurology and Neuroscience.

In addition, GW Hospital received "High Performing" designations for the following 10 procedures: COPD, Diabetes, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Kidney Failure, Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma, Lung Cancer Surgery, Pneumonia, Prostate Cancer Surgery and Stroke.

Measured by factors such as patient outcomes, "High Performing" is a designation U.S. News & World Report bestows to recognize performance in these specialties that is significantly better than the national average. GW Hospital received the American College of Cardiology's National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) Chest Pain - Myocardial Infarction (MI) Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2023. *GW Hospital is the only hospital in Washington, D.C., to be recognized for this service line.

"At GW Hospital, we are proud to offer a range of advanced services and treatments. Our multidisciplinary care teams are dedicated to outstanding clinical services, research, and education to improve care, quality, and outcomes for our patients," says Ulises Torres, MD, Chief Quality Officer at GW Hospital. "These recognitions by U.S. News & World Report, which place us within the top hospitals in the region, highlight the expertise, commitment and diligence delivered to each patient in our care."

Children's National Hospital, GW Hospital's NICU partner, was recently ranked the number two hospital in the country for neonatology by U.S. News & World Report. In addition to these recent U.S. News & World Report recognitions, GW Hospital also provides high-quality care in the region through its designation as a Level I Trauma Center and as a Comprehensive Stroke Center.

The mission of GWU Hospital is to provide the highest quality of healthcare, advanced medical technology, and world-class service to its patients in an academic medical center dedicated to education and research.

Position Summary

• Performs imaging studies specific to special modalities such as Ultrasound, Mammography, Special Procedures, CT, MRI. The technologist must be proficient in all areas of general diagnostic radiology.
• Technically savvy in MRI scanning specifications.
• Required to work in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Understands the need to ensure implants and metallic objects are evaluated for MRI safety; has experience determining safe operation of pacemakers and appropriate magnetic fields for such operations.
• Understands and utilizes proper MRI pre-screening forms and other forms necessary to carry out safe patient examinations.
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of IV types used in MRI. Understands appropriate IV contrast injection techniques per ACR guidelines. Performs POC (Point of Care) testing as required to determine creatinine levels.
• Preferred experience in Cardiac, Breast, and Functional MRI scanning.
• Proficient in Neuro, Body, and MSK scanning.
• Experience with 5T GE and Siemens MRI systems.

We value our employees and offer a comprehensive package to support your career growth, well-being, and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Minimum - Graduate of accredited school of radiography.
• ARRT required; must be MRI certified.
• BLS certification.
• Minimum of 3 years as a diagnostic technologist and/or MRI technologist in a hospital environment.