The MRI Technologist performs diagnostic MRI procedures, applying MRI safety principles while providing essential patient care, including recognizing conditions requiring immediate action and initiating life support measures. Responsibilities also involve operating complex MRI equipment, ensuring technical quality of scans, and maintaining accurate patient records and a clean environment.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be graduates of an AMA Accredited Radiography Program or equivalent and hold ARRT certification. Current MRI registry is preferred or must be obtained within one year, along with a current American Heart Association BLS/CPR certification card.
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The MRI Technologist performs diagnostic MRI procedures, providing patient services using MRI equipment.
Applies and practices principles of MRI safety.
Exercises professional judgment in the performance of procedures.
Provides patient care essential to MRI procedures.
Recognizes patient conditions requiring immediate action and initiates life support measures.
Skills and Abilities
Perform complex tasks associated with the operation of high field strength magnets and related equipment to produce special radiographic images of specific body parts.
Position patients for MR scans using immobilization and protective equipment to comply with government regulations and to ensure the safety of patients and staff.
Screen patients for MR safety prior to performing procedure.
Assist the radiologist with performance of procedures.
Address patient concerns in a empathic manner, seeking to comfort them and ease any anxiety with comfort measures. Practice AIDET.
Start I.V.’s. Administer contrast media as directed and per protocol.
Evaluate MR scans for technical quality, collate processed images and sequences and label appropriately.
Assure a clean, tidy, well-stocked and well-organized environment.
Charge MR procedures and supplies in EHR and ensure images are available in PACs system.
Load and operate power injectors for contrast media administration.
Maintain accurate patient records, assuring all safety forms and consents are presented in PACs and EHR.
Provide orientation, safety training and oversight for new and student technologists.
Provide education and training for student technologists.
Provide for the psychological and physical needs of patients for MR procedures.
Benefits
Employee Wellness Program
Retirement
Employee Assistance
403(b) with matching contributions
Life Flight Discount
Assist with MR Safety education and training of staff. Coordinate with leadership for presentations.
Assist radiologists in developing new protocols and application of new MR imaging techniques.
Understand and use the PACS system as appropriate to assure image quality and integrity.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Training
• Graduate of Committee of Allied Health Education and Accreditation (AMA) Accredited Radiography Program, or equivalent.
Licensures/ Certifications
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification or equivalent.
Current MRI registry, preferred, or ability to obtain within one year of hire.
Current American Heart Association’s BLS/CPR certification card.
Experience
• Prefer minimum of two years hospital MRI experience.
TriState Health is located in Clarkston, WA, which is nestled within the Lewis Clark Valley.
The Lewis Clark Valley is a hidden gem, located at the confluence of the Snake and Clearwater Rivers and at the mouth of Hells Canyon, America’s deepest river gorge.
With a mild climate and a four-seasons environment, the valley offers a wide variety of year-round family friendly happenings.
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Our Mission
Your Health Is Our First Priority!
Our Vision
We place the healthcare needs of our community first by partnering to bring care beyond our walls through innovative technology and collaboration. We are a regional healthcare leader and employer of choice, delivering the highest quality of care to facilitate health, healing, and wellbeing throughout our community and those we touch.
Our Values
Quality. Through teamwork, we strive to continuously improve our quality of care and service.
Compassion. We are the caretakers of our community and we treat each patient, partner, and team member with a tender touch and an unparalleled level of care.
Respect. We create a culture of respect by engaging professional staff who demonstrates respect for each other, our patients, and their families.
Collaboration. We seek healthy partnerships – both within and outside our walls – to build teams that deliver the highest quality of care.
Innovation. We embrace and integrate new ideas and technology to improve our community’s health and wellness.
