Imaging Technologist- MRI

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

UW Medical Center – Montlake Radiology Department has an outstanding opportunity for a Radiology Technologist - MRI. This position operates under general direction from the Imaging Lead and/or Imaging Supervisor. The technologist will perform and analyze comprehensive MRI examinations on patients, provide diagnostic observations to radiologists, and determine additional examination techniques when abnormalities are present. They will monitor patient vital signs and condition during examinations and perform CPR if necessary. The role involves reviewing patient medical history, consulting with physicians, preparing patients for examinations, and counseling them on safety factors and risks. The technologist may obtain patient release for research examinations, provide localization parameters for complex neurosurgical procedures, and coordinate the administration of sedation. Under physician direction, they will administer contrast media and maintain accurate records using the Radiology Information System. This role also includes providing instruction on MRI procedures to various medical professionals and students, updating educational materials, and assisting with the evaluation of new MRI equipment. Quality control of their own work and the work of others is also a responsibility. Competitive candidates must possess knowledge of magnetic fields and patient safety, exhibit strong communication skills, and be able to exercise independent judgment to tailor examinations for accurate data acquisition relative to the patient's clinical presentation.

Requirements

Certified by the State of Washington as a Radiologic Technologist
Satisfactory completion of formal technology training in an AMA approved school, registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) OR equivalent education/experience
Knowledge of magnetic fields and patient safety requirements
Clear and concise communications skills (verbal and written)
Ability to exercise independent judgment to tailor examinations for acquisition of accurate anatomic and pathophysiologic data relative to patient's clinical presentation
CPR certification

Responsibilities

Perform and analyze comprehensive MRI examinations on patients referred for diagnosis.
Provide diagnostic observations to attending radiologists and determine additional examination techniques when abnormalities are present.
Monitor patient vital signs and condition during examinations and perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) if necessary.
Review patient medical history present on exam requests and consult with physician as necessary.
Prepare patient for examination; counsel patient regarding safety factors and risks of examination.
Obtain patient release to participate in research examinations.
Provide localization parameters for highly complex neurosurgical procedures.
Coordinate the administration of sedation to patients when necessary.
Administer contrast media under the direction of a physician.
Maintain adequate computer and/or written records using the Radiology Information System.
Provide instruction in the theory, techniques, applications, and analysis of diagnostic MRI procedures to physicians, post-doctoral fellows, residents, and student interns.
Update continuing education, teaching, and research materials.
Assist with the evaluation on new and prototype MRI coils and related physiological testing equipment.
Review and quality control own work and the work of others.
Screen patients for any contraindication to MRI exam.
Prescribe proper scanning parameters for the most common MRI exams with the assistance of documented or computer prescribed protocols.
Determine optimal imaging options for most common MRI exams to minimize artifacts and decrease scan time.
Post process if needed.
Calculate and administer appropriate contrast for exam.
Assure that patients are properly scheduled in Radiology Information System (RIS), and exams are completed with proper billing.
Assure that exam is filmed, archived and sent to PACS properly.
Monitor equipment to ensure a diagnostic exam.
Troubleshoot and repair basic system malfunctions.