TECH - MRI

UHS•Washington, DC

42d•Onsite

About The Position

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health opened its doors this April as the first new full-service hospital in Washington, DC in more than 25 years! Integrating clinical care with existing community providers, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC’s), The George Washington University Hospital, and our Urgent Care Center in Ward 8, this enhanced integrated delivery system will establish a robust network of care for all District residents, but more importantly, it will ensure residents of Wards 7 and 8 have access to high quality care in their community. Our advanced hospital will offer 136 beds (with the ability to expand to 184 beds), a verified trauma center, adult and pediatric emergency departments, maternal health and newborn delivery, an ambulatory pavilion for clinic visits and other outpatient services, onsite 550-car parking garage, and a helipad for emergency transport. The MRI Technologist reports to the designated leader within the Imaging Department. As a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist, you will provide clinical services according to MRI practice standards and act as a resource to MRI students and other technologists while ensuring optimal department functions. To help achieve our mission, you will administer sound patient care practices according to department/hospital policies and procedures while ensuring patient safety. Your ability to demonstrate magnetic safety for patients, staff and self as outlined in department protocols and regulatory guidelines is of vital importance. Maintaining equipment, exam rooms and work areas in a neat and safe condition, to ensure the safety of the patients and team members, is required. Completing ancillary tasks to ensure efficient and consistent departmental operations is expected.

Requirements

High School Graduate or equivalent required.
Diploma from certified school of Radiology required.
Current ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT required.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)

Nice To Haves

BS or MS in healthcare preferred.
Two (2) years of experience as a MRI lead and acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical services according to MRI practice standards.
Act as a resource to MRI students and other technologists.
Ensure optimal department functions.
Administer sound patient care practices according to department/hospital policies and procedures.
Ensure patient safety.
Demonstrate magnetic safety for patients, staff and self as outlined in department protocols and regulatory guidelines.
Maintain equipment, exam rooms and work areas in a neat and safe condition.
Complete ancillary tasks to ensure efficient and consistent departmental operations.