RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST MRI (100 FTE, Saturday to Tuesday)

Job Description

$10000 Sign-on Bonus for eligible new part-time and full-time employees joining UW Medicine

Harborview Medical Center - RADIOLOGY has an outstanding opportunity for MRI TECHNOLOGIST.

WORK SCHEDULE

• 100% FTE; 40 hours per week; Full-Time
• 4 x 10-hour DAY SHIFTS - Saturday/Sunday/Monday/Tuesday
• Saturday/Sunday: 8am-6:30pm
• Monday/Tuesday: 12pm-10:30pm

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

Advanced diagnostic imaging specialized clinical expertise. Radiology Services at Harborview Medical Center offers a full complement of radiology tests and imaging procedures including nuclear medicine and interventional radiology (angiography).

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares patients for examinations explains the procedure and answers patients questions. Screens patients for any contraindication to MRI exam.
• Reviews patient medical history on exam request consults physician as necessary to ensure proper exam for each patient.
• Prescribes 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.
• Administers contrast under supervision of Radiologist.
• Assures that patients are properly scheduled in Radiology Information System (RIS) and exams are completed with proper billing.
• Assures that exam is filmed archived and sent to PACS properly.
• Monitors equipment to ensure a diagnostic exam.
• Troubleshoots and repairs basic system malfunctions.
• Practices equipment safety policies and procedures.
• Restocks rooms of all supplies as needed.

REQUIREMENTS

- Certified by the State of Washington as a Radiologic Technologist

- Satisfactory completion of formal technology training in an AMA approved school AND registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) OR equivalent education/experience.

- Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements such as a license certification and/or registration.

ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER

As the regions only Level I Trauma and verified burn center Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis including emergency medicine trauma and burn care neurosciences ophthalmology vascular surgery HIV/AIDS rehabilitation mental health and substance abuse care.

Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community as well as the entire Northwest region.

Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion.

ABOUT UW MEDICINE - WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW Medicine is Washingtons only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicines mission is to improve the health of the publicby advancing medical knowledge providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region and preparing tomorrows physicians scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful welcoming environment where every patient family student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29000 healthcare professionals researchers and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center UW Medical Center - Montlake UW Medical Center - Northwest Valley Medical Center UW Medicine Primary Care UW Physicians UW School of Medicine and Airlift Northwest.

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

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About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier return they enjoy outstanding benefits opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity intellectual excitement artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin citizenship sex pregnancy age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information disability or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process contact the Disability Services Office at or .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.