MRI Technologist

Overview

Job Title:

MRI Technologist
Req:

Location:

VMC Main Campus
Department: VDIS - Olympic Building

Shift: Days
Type:
Full Time
FTE: 0.9
City State:
Renton, WA
Category:
Technical
Salary Range:
Min $49.95
- Max $83.80/hrly. DOE

Job Description

VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER

Job Description

The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands, and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of the organization.

TITLE: MRI Technologist

JOB OVERVIEW: Works under the guidance of the MRI Tech Manager. Responsible for keeping the procedure room and work area neat and clean. Maintains close communication with the department manager. Performs a variety of technical procedures that requires independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative. Complies with all medical center policies and procedures and maintains a professional appearance and demeanor. Acts in support and in the best interest of the Valley Medical Center.

DEPARTMENT: MRI Department

WORK HOURS: Various

REPORTS TO: MRI Manager

• Excellent verbal interpersonal communication skills.
• Medical terminology knowledge.
• Computer data entry experience.
• Ability to perform multi tasks simultaneously.
• Competence in radiation use and safety.
• Completion of a formal Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) program or equivalent training.
• Candidate can be eligible if they meet one of the following pathways:
• MR certified RT(MR)(ARRT) through ARRT
• MR certified through ARMRIT
• Registered Technologist RT(R)(ARRT)
• Registered Technologist RT(R)(ARRT) and MR registry eligible to be completed within 1 year required.
• Washington State Technologist Certification when applicable.
• Current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers.

• Siemens MRI experience preferred.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and the balance to keep organized and positive in a climate of constant change.
• Demonstrates professionalism and effective interpersonal skills in a diverse population.
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain and convey a positive team concept.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with the physical and emotional development of all age groups within scope of job.
• Able to set priorities, work accurately, and organize work efficiently.
• Able to communicate effectively in oral and written form in English.
• Neat and well-groomed in appearance.

• Requires working as part of a team at the direction of the lead technologist or designate to maintain effective operations. This includes lifting and carrying x-ray folders throughout the facility, weighing one half pound to fifty pounds.
• Requires standing 50% of the day and reaching up overhead up to six and a half feet and bending to the floor.
• Requires moving quickly from one area to another under changing conditions depending on the workload.
• Requires ability to file accurately by color as well as alphabetical and numerical.
• Requires typing, legible penmanship, and computer data entry skills.
• Excellent telephone skills are essential.
• Requires patient escort and transport ability, with the need to push patients in wheelchairs and on stretchers.
• Requires working around x-ray equipment and wearing lead aprons weighing twenty pounds.
• Regular and punctual attendance is a condition of employment.

• Generic
  
  Job Functions:
  
  See Generic Job Description for Clinical Support Partner.

• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Greet and prepare patients for procedures.
• Review physician orders and patient information including questionnaires for accuracy.
• Explain procedures to patients. Review patient histories with attending radiologist prior to scanning.
• Perform intravenous injections are required.
• Provide sedation and monitor patients as required.
• Set up scan rooms and equipment and perform scans.
• Provide quality diagnostic scans in a timely manner.
• Document any reactions or incidences relating to the patient s visit.
• Report any scanner problems immediately to the lead technologist.
• Be available to work after hours to accommodate referrals.
• Operate and maintain current competency if all medical equipment within department.
• Stock linen and medical supplies including those for the crash cart.
• Keep the work area safe and clean.
• Accurately complete billing and patient information.
• Know the location of safety and emergency supplies and equipment at all times.
• Accurately complete all required forms and paperwork.
• Attend all required meetings and perform other duties as required.
• Maintain all required licensing to operate all imaging equipment regularly.
• Implements safe, competent, and efficient care to patients within hospital and departmental policies, procedures and standards across a variety of populations and complexity of situations.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the use and location of interventional and…