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Join our award-winning team at UW Medical Center - Montlake. Among the top medical centers in the United States as rated by U.S. News & World Report "America's Best Hospitals", UW Medical Center - Montlake prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances. UW Medical Center - Montlake has again earned U.S. News & World Report’s No. 1 hospital ranking in Washington State and in the Seattle metropolitan area. It is the seventh consecutive year that UW Medical Center - Montlake has achieved both distinctions.

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UW MEDICAL CENTER - RADIOLOGY, MRI has an outstanding opportunity for a .75 FTE, day shift, RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST, MRI.

SCHEDULE:
FRIDAY/SATURDAY/SUNDAY 7AM-5:30PM

RESPONSIBILITIES:
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.

-Prepares patients for examinations, explains the procedure and answers patient's questions. Screens patients for any contraindication to MRI exam.
Reviews patient medical history on exam request, consults physician as necessary to ensure proper exam for each patient.
-Prescribes 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.
-Administers contrast under supervision of Radiologist.
-Assures that patients are properly scheduled in Radiology Information System (RIS), and exams are completed with proper billing.
-Assures that exam is filmed, archived and sent to PACS properly.
-Monitors equipment to ensure a diagnostic exam.
-Troubleshoots and repairs basic system malfunctions.
-Practices equipment safety policies and procedures.
-Restocks rooms of all supplies as needed.
-Performs related duties as required.  

REQUIREMENTS:
Satisfactory completion of formal technology training in an AMA-approved school, AND registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
OR equivalent education/experience.

LEGAL REQUIREMENTS:
Certified by the State of Washington as a Radiologic Technologist.

DESIRED:
Completion of a 3 month formal clinical/didactic training program in the applicable modality AND 6 months as a Registered Technologist OR 1 year as a Registered Technologist AND completion of advanced course work in the applicable modality.  

As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here.

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