MRI Technologist

POSITION SUMMARY This position is responsible for providing appropriate technological imaging service within the discipline parameters of magnetic resonance imaging. The person in this position would be required to work unsupervised while maintaining timely and efficient service in an outpatient clinical setting. SAMARITAN CORE VALUES & BEHAVORIAL STANDARDS Listen:Makes eye contact and presents attentive body language when spoken toSets aside all distractions to give their full attention (cell phones looking at emails)Listens with the intent of seeking to understandAssumes positive intentRepeats what they hear to ensure understanding of message Love:Develops and nurtures relationships with co-workers and patientsPuts others needs ahead of their ownIs encouraging and uplifting to those around themIs honest and forgiving in their dealingsGives grace to those needing it and to themselvesGives the time needed to make others feel supportedIs patient in their interactions and requestsEngages in opportunities to support our community through volunteer work facilitated by Samaritan and the Samaritan Foundation Respect:Is committed to finding solutions rather than complaining or blaming othersValues other peoples perspectives that may be different than their ownIs transparent open and honest in their communicationMaintains and fosters a trusting relationship with their co-workersIs reliable and considerate of others and their time Excel:Gives more than expectedUnderstands that they are the Patient Experience they are SamaritanWorks to constantly advance safety by identifying safety concerns and remedying them with safe practicesLearns from mistakes and is open to feedbackStrives to be their best every day by pitching in and helping where needed Innovate:Embraces and promotes change to include technology and means of delivering careFosters an environment of creativity and openness to new ideasEngages in promoting and facilitating in growth of the organizationTakes an active role in shaping and upholding the culture of SamaritanTakes initiative to identify opportunities and solutions ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Works in conjunction with physician to provide MRI and MRA examinations to assure appropriate and effective care to elicit meaningful diagnostic and Technical:a. Know and understand Hospital Departmental and examination protocols.b. Working knowledge of equipment how to trouble shoot equipment and when repairs are necessary.c. Know how to do QA on films and on equipment.d. Know how to schedule examinations. Review daily scheduled exams for corrections/additions/cancellations.e. Make sure exams are completed to include Teleradiology of films.f. Proficient in contrast injections.g. Infection control principles.h. Problem solving skills.i. Safety / patient screening as appropriate. MRI Safety Level 2 Trained annuallyj. Contrast dosage and administration as appropriate.k. System applications are utilized appropriately.3. MRI and MRA studies are performed to patient needs and maintains patient professional growth and development through seminars workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of no injuries to self or others by following safe work practices and policies. This includes but is not limited to: security and safety understanding of MSDS equipment infection control fire disaster safe lifting and body self-compliance with organization policies and procedures as well as labor the interface with team members and other support groups is conducted in a courteous and efficient manner conducive with the organization s self in a professional manner and ensures personal appearance meets the standards necessary to perform the job function while representing the that additional accountabilities as may be required by management be handled in a manner necessary to meet organizational standards. WORK ENVIRONMENT The professional in the position reports to the Imaging Director. This position works closely with the Imaging team and other departments in order to provide complete patient care. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Education:a. Associate s degree in MRI technology or radiography or an associate degree in a related field such as biology or anatomy followed by an MRI tech training program required. Certification:a. Washington State Radiologic Technologists Certification RT(R)b. Registered American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ARRT(R) c. Registered American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) and/or Computed Tomography (CT) initially with ARRT (MR) within six (6) months of hire (preferred).d. CPR certification Healthcare Provider (HCP) level required within three (3) months of hire. Experience:a. Minimum of two (2) years of Radiology clinical experience in a hospital setting. Skills/Competencies:a. Must know all basic functions of equipment in order to perform exams.b. Demonstrates competency on equipment listed on department specific checklist.c. Critical thinking skills: Seeks resources for direction when necessary. Performs independent problem solving. Decision-making is logical and deliberate.d. Performs actions that demonstrate accountability. Exercises safe judgment in decision-making. Practices within legal and ethical guidelines. e. Demonstrates competency in ability to care for customers/patients across the age continuum. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Occasional standing walking lifting/pushing (50 lbs) reaching kneeling bending stooping and pulling. 2. Good reading to communicate using verbal and/or written skills for accurate exchange of information with physicians nurses health care professionals patients and/or family and the : Fri- 10:30am-9pmSat/Sun 8am-6:30pmMon- 10:30am-9pm

Shift: Days

Specialty Type: Diagnostic Imaging

Sub Specialties: MRI Technologist

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