MRI Technologists

KurzSolutions•Portland, OR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The VA Portland Health Care System provides comprehensive medical services to veterans in Oregon and Southwest Washington, offering primary care, specialty care, mental health services, rehabilitation, and advanced treatments. With multiple clinics and the main medical center in Portland, the system delivers cutting-edge care, including surgical procedures, telehealth options, and support for conditions like PTSD, spinal cord injuries, and prosthetics. They also offer programs for homeless veterans, women's health services, and access to research-driven innovations to enhance veteran well-being. KurzSolutions is committed to improving health outcomes by providing well-managed companies with the top healthcare talent in the market. www.kurzsolutions.com KurzSolutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Requirements

Successful completion of an accredited educational training program in which technologists are certified as Diagnostic Radiologic Technologists by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and must be certified for their specialty.
Technologists must be currently certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS).
Two years' experience in the operation of diagnostic radiology equipment under the direction of a Radiologist or other medical officer to produce radiographic studies/images used in medical diagnosis and treatment.
Must have worked within a hospital lab setting as an MRI Tech in the last six months.
Provide evidence of current professional liability insurance.
Be available to work for the VA at least six (6) months after starting date.

Responsibilities

Provide diagnostic imaging MRI services in Radiography competently and professionally assigned by the Supervisor of Medical Imaging Services.
Provide services at dates and times assigned by the Supervisor of Diagnostic Imaging Services.
Provides emergency coverage when short-staffed as assigned by the Supervisor of Diagnostic Imaging Services.
May encompass out-patient, inpatient, urgent care, and emergency room departments.
Perform diagnostic imaging procedures, such as MRI examinations.
Responsible for accurately positioning patients and ensuring that a quality diagnostic image is produced.
Work closely with radiologists and the physicians who interpret medical images to either diagnose or rule out disease or injury.
Perform proper radiologic MRI examinations for images to be interpreted correctly by the radiologist.
Deliver appropriate and timely imaging services per the Standards of Care established by the recognized diagnostic imaging department and by the policies and procedures.
Complete clinical reports and correspondence concerning patients under his/her care in a timely fashion.