MRI Technologist (outpatient, no call)

You Belong Here.

At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

MultiCare has partnered with Tellica Imaging, part of Intermountain Health, to bring advanced and affordable outpatient imaging to the Puget Sound.

We’re opening three new state-of-the-art centers in Tacoma, Auburn, and Bremerton this fall, creating exciting opportunities for imaging professionals to join a growing, community-focused service.

Why Join Us

• Outpatient schedules with no on-call requirements
• Modern imaging facilities with advanced technology
• Up to $15,000 sign-on bonus for eligible hires
• Relocation assistance up to $10,000 (based on distance)

FTE: 0.9 Shift: Day shift Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week

Position Summary

The MRI Tech ensures optimal safety, quality, satisfaction, engagement, compliance, operations, staffing, processes, efficiency, training and mentoring. The MRI Tech provides oversight of clinical operations and provides critical frontline support to patients. The MRI Tech establishes proper handoff procedures between staff, ensures consistency for care delivery, and provides schedules reports to Imaging leaders. This role performs a variety of MRI procedures using ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes. The position uses ingenuity, initiative, and independent judgement to perform high quality scans.

Essential Functions

• Ensures patient, caregiver, and guest safety and satisfaction in accordance with existing principles and standards.
• Ensures provisions of high-quality diagnostic and therapeutic imaging services in an efficient manner.
• Promotes caregiver engagement and team initiatives.
• Maintains positive relationships within the department and facility, including other departments, radiologists, referring physicians, and customers.
• Verifies that clinics have sufficient materials, supplies, resources, etc. to perform daily MRIs.
• Ensures proper patient identification, order verification, and prepares the patient for the exam.
• Performs MRI examinations per department protocol.
• Understands cross sectional anatomy and demonstrates anatomical positioning competency.
• Critiques own films.
• Completes studies within acceptable time limitations without compromising patient care or the quality of the examination.
• In coordination with the radiologist, selects proper scanning techniques and protocols.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of protocol relating to contrast administration. As ordered by the physician and under radiologist or physician supervision administers intravenous contract material to patients.
• Practices appropriate infection control and sterile techniques.
• Understands and appropriately operates all MRI equipment and related information systems to ensure that quality images are produced.
• Exhibits understanding and proficiency with electronic imaging.
• Views, transfers, archives, and manipulates images.
• Exhibits a working knowledge of the MRI scanner. Troubleshoots when needed and understands the shutdown and start up procedures.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of the magnet, cryogens, gradient amplifiers, and all relevant computer hardware and software.
• Adheres to and understands MRI safety policies and procedures including the FOUR ZONE concept, the quench procedure, and proper MR magnet safety in an event of an emergency.
• Thoroughly and accurately completes all required documentation, including time stamps and image storage.
• Follows appropriate protocol for medical necessity, coding and charging, obtaining consents if necessary, documenting any events that may occur for quality.

Requirements

• Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (Radiology)
• Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (MRI) or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) upon hire, or within 6 months of hire into this classification
• Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (CT) within twelve (12) months of hire into this classification
• Certified with the State of Washington Department of Health, Radiologic Technologist
• Health