MRI TECHNOLOGIST- DAY SHIFT

UHS•Washington, DC

About The Position

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 receiving “High Performing” designations for the following 10 procedures: COPD, Diabetes, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Kidney Failure, Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma, Lung Cancer Surgery, Pneumonia, Prostrate Cander 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 designation 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 MRI Technologist Performs imaging studies specific to special modalities such as Ultrasound, Mammography, Special Procedures, CT, MRI. Technologists must be proficient in all areas of general diagnostic radiology. Technically savvy in MRI scanning specifications Required to work in both an in-patient and outpatient setting Understands the need to ensure implants and metallic objects must be evaluated for MRI safe use; Has experience determining safe operation of pacemakers and appropriate magnetic field 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 MR. Understands appropriate IV contrast injection techniques per ACR guidelines. Performs POC (Point of Care) testing as required to determine creatinine Preferred experience in Cardiac, Breast and Functional MRI scanning Proficient in Neuro, Body and MSK scanning 5T GE Siemens

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Performs imaging studies specific to special modalities such as Ultrasound, Mammography, Special Procedures, CT, MRI.
Technologists must be proficient in all areas of general diagnostic radiology.
Technically savvy in MRI scanning specifications
Required to work in both an in-patient and outpatient setting
Understands the need to ensure implants and metallic objects must be evaluated for MRI safe use
Has experience determining safe operation of pacemakers and appropriate magnetic field 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 MR.
Understands appropriate IV contrast injection techniques per ACR guidelines.
Performs POC (Point of Care) testing as required to determine creatinine
Preferred experience in Cardiac, Breast and Functional MRI scanning
Proficient in Neuro, Body and MSK scanning