MRI Technologist

Company: The Clinical Recruiter
Location: Springfield
Posted on: January 25, 2023

Job Description:

(Only QUALIFIED Healthcare Professionals accepted) Magnetic Resonance (MR or MRI) - MRI Technologist
Springfield, Oregon
JO# 30148

***Hiring Bonus or Relocation Assistance May Be Available***

Summary:
Seeking a MRI Technologist for a Full Time, Night position. This position will be scheduled Thursday through Saturday, 1900-0730.
Responsible for performing all routine and specialized MRI procedures by integrating medical knowledge and technical skills with effective patient interaction to provide quality patient care and accurate diagnostic information.
Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 including 2 doses of a 2-dose series or 1 dose of a 1-dose series plus 14 days beyond the final dose prior to start date.

Details about the position:
Prepare, supply and equip exam room to meet the needs of requested examinations and to meet specific physician requirements for procedures.
Organizes daily work schedule and performs related clerical duties as required.
Integrates previous imaging studies, laboratory results, patient history and medical records to optimize exam.
Perform most appropriate examination based on patient information through consultation with interpreting physician and-or ordering physician as necessary.
Provides patient education and instruction prior to and after examination. Provide training-education to staff and students as indicated.
Demonstrates ability to adapt exam to address problems of patient care as they arise making decisions to appropriately resolve problems. Recognizes and ensures additional study and examination techniques are applied when abnormalities are present.
Operates MRI scanner for data acquisition, reconstruction and documentation of images, and performs quality control measures for the purpose of ensuring optimal quality images.
Applies the ACR Guidance Document for Safe MR Practices to ensure patient, visitor and caregiver safety.
Performs other patient care activities, duties and responsibilities as assigned consistent with Caregivers scope of practice, training, experience and license-certification-registration.
Performs other duties as assigned.

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

Experience:
Demonstrated venipuncture competency.
Demonstrated knowledge of radiologic and MRI terminology, practices, procedures, physiology, and human cross sectional anatomy.
Demonstrated competency in computer based programs as they relate to MR applications.
PACS-RIS knowledge is required.

Education:
Graduate from an accredited school of radiologic technology program required or equivalent education and-or experience as required for obtaining certification-license-registration as required by State for clinical practice.
Certification - Licensure:
ARRT (R) Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist
ARRT (MR) certification is required within one year of hire (except ARMRIT Technologists)
Registered Ultrasound Sonographer ARDMS
Nuclear Medicine Technologist with CNMT or ARRT (N)
ARMRIT certification
One of the following is required within 18 months of hire: ARRT (MR) certification or ARMRIT certification.
Registered with the Oregon Board of Medical Imaging (OBMI). Must maintain active registry with the State of Oregon OBMI.
Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required at date of hire.

Ideal Candidate:
While our job profile does allow for 18 months to obtain either ARRT-MR certification or ARMRIT certification, because this tech will be scheduled to work night shift, the ideal candidate will be an experienced and certified MRI Tech who is able to work independently. Familiarity with Siemens MRI scanners a plus.

Skills:
Must be confident and articulate in speaking with clients and -or physicians.
Able to work accurately, independently, efficiently under pressure and effectively with others in stressful situations required.
Basic Computer skills.

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