MRI Technologist

PeaceHealth•Longview, WA

About The Position

Responsible for performing routine and specialized MRI procedures by combining medical knowledge and technical skills with effective patient interaction to provide quality patient care and accurate diagnostic information. The position is a 1.00 FTE night role. No on-call duty is required. The technologist must have at least two years of MRI experience and will work independently after 9:30 p.m. The role involves preparing and equipping exam rooms, organizing the daily schedule, reviewing relevant imaging studies and patient information, selecting appropriate examinations in consultation with physicians, and educating patients before and after procedures. The technologist operates the MRI scanner, performs quality control, adapts exams to patient-care needs, and follows ACR guidance for safe MR practices. The position may also include training staff and students and other duties consistent with the caregiver’s scope of practice, training, experience, and credentials. The role requires accredited radiologic technology education or equivalent qualifying education and/or experience; applicable credentials and state registration; Basic Life Support; and demonstrated MRI, patient-care, computer, and communication competencies. Working conditions include patient handling, frequent movement and reaching, exposure to biohazards and bodily fluids, and the ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Requirements

At least two years of MRI experience.
Accredited school education in Radiologic Technology, or equivalent education and/or experience required for state clinical-practice certification, licensure, or registration.
Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age-specific growth, development, and life-stage principles to meet patient needs.
Demonstrated venipuncture competency.
Demonstrated knowledge of radiologic and MRI terminology, practices, procedures, physiology, and human cross-sectional anatomy.
Demonstrated competency in computer-based programs related to MR applications.
PACS/RIS knowledge.
Upon hire, ARRT-Magnetic Resonance Imaging credential; the posting also lists ARDMSRVT, ARMRIT, ARRT-MR, ARRT-N, ARRT-R, ARRT-S, CNMT, RDCS, RDMS, or RMSKS as acceptable credentials.
Upon hire, registration with DOH (Washington) or OBMI (Oregon).
Upon hire, Basic Life Support certification.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects and demonstrate flexibility in a fast-paced, changing work environment.
Ability to use basic office equipment, including telephones, copiers, facsimiles, and computers.
Strong organizational and analytical skills.
Patient handling without assistive equipment or devices is limited to no greater than 35 pounds.
Ability to move around the work area with occasional sitting; fine motor skills to grasp and control medical equipment; and ability to reach frequently.
Vision and hearing within normal limits, with glasses, contacts, or hearing aids permitted; ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience.
ImageCast/CareCast experience.
ARRT (MR) certification is preferred at Ketchikan, Cottage Grove, and Peace Harbor Medical Center.
At Southwest Medical Center, current registry eligibility and/or participation in the SW Advanced Imaging cross-training program is specified; ARRT (MR) certification is required within one year of hire.
At PeaceHealth RiverBend and St. John Medical Center, ARRT (MR) certification is required within one year of hire, except for ARMRIT Technologists.

Responsibilities

Prepare, supply, and equip the exam room for requested examinations and physician requirements.
Organize the daily work schedule and perform related clerical duties.
Integrate prior imaging studies, laboratory results, patient history, and medical records to optimize examinations.
Select the most appropriate examination based on patient information, consulting interpreting or ordering physicians as necessary.
Provide patient education and instruction before and after examinations.
Provide training and education to staff and students as indicated.
Adapt examinations to address patient-care problems and make appropriate decisions to resolve them.
Recognize abnormalities and ensure additional study and examination techniques are applied when appropriate.
Operate the MRI scanner for data acquisition, image reconstruction, and documentation, and perform quality control measures to ensure optimal image quality.
Apply the ACR Guidance Document for Safe MR Practices to ensure patient, visitor, and caregiver safety.
Perform other patient-care activities and assigned duties consistent with scope of practice, training, experience, and license, certification, or registration.