Radiology Technologist - MRI
About The Position
The UW Medical Center – Montlake Radiology Department has an outstanding opportunity for a Radiology Technologist - MRI. WORK SCHEDULE Per Diem Rotating/Variable Shift POSITION HIGHLIGHTS Under general direction from the Imaging Lead and/or Imaging Supervisor, this individual will 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 sign 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; under the direction of a physician; administer contrast media; 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; and review and quality control own work and the work of others. Competitive candidates must have knowledge of magnetic fields and patient safety requirements; exhibit clear and concise communications skills (verbal and written); and have the ability to exercise independent judgment to tailor examinations for acquisition of accurate anatomic and pathophysiologic data relative to 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
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for examinations, explains the procedure and answers patient's questions.
- Screen patients for any contraindication to MRI exam.
- Review patient medical history on exam request, consults physician as necessary to ensure proper exam for each patient.
- Prescribe proper scanning parameters for the most common MRI exams with the assistance of documented or computer prescribed protocols.
- Determines 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.
- Administer contrast under supervision of Radiologist.
- 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.
Benefits
- Benefits: For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-temporary-per-diem-and-less-than-half-time/
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