MRI Technologist Mon-Thur

MRI Technologist – Full‑Time, Mon‑Thu (9 p‑7 a)

Apply for the MRI Technologist (Full‑Time, Mon‑Thu, 9 p‑7 a) role at Washington Regional.

Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high‑quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community‑owned, locally governed, non‑profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country.

Our 425‑bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,400+ team members and serve the region with over 45 clinic locations, the area’s only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence: the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute, Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute, Washington Regional Women and Infants Center, Washington Regional Total Joint Center, and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.

The role of the Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist reports to the Imaging Manager and is responsible for performing diagnostic MRI imaging.

• Perform diagnostic MRI imaging in accordance with radiologists’ protocols.
• Communicate pertinent information to the radiologist to ensure quality care for the patient.
• Conduct a thorough pre‑procedure screening before patient entry into the scanning room (Zone IV).
• Ensure any implanted patient device is MRI compatible and set to MRI mode prior to entering the scan room (Zone IV).
• Verify patient identity, review physician orders, and confirm appropriate exams before imaging.
• Enter charges and documentation into the electronic medical record.
• Assist with other duties to maintain efficient workflow of the Imaging Department as needed.

• Education:
  
  Graduate of an accredited MRI technologist program with ARRT (R)(MR) or ARMRIT certification; registry‑eligible graduates will be considered. Certification required within one year of hire.
• Licensure and
  
  Certifications:
  
  Radiology Technologist Licensure with advanced ARRT – MR certification (MR required within 1 year) or ARMRIT certification; BLS required.
• Experience:
  
  Previous MR experience preferred.

This position will spend 80% of the work time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, and/or positioning patients and equipment up to 50 lbs. The remaining 20% of the time will be spent sitting while performing administrative duties in a standard office environment. The role serves a culturally and linguistically diverse patient population and has exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids, magnetic fields, and radiation.