Radiology Technologist - MRI (Per Diem

Radiology Technologist - MRI

The UW Medical Center – Montlake Radiology Department has an outstanding opportunity for a Radiology Technologist - MRI.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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