Radiology Technologist MRI

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 patients clinical presentation.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare patients for examinations explains the procedure and answers patients 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.

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• 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

ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE

UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.

The UW Medical Center-Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options including the Sound Transits light rail station across the street.

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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.

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