MRI Technologist

Overview

Your skill as an MRI Tech lets patients know they are in capable hands. Your compassionate nature reinforces our mission of making life better for others. If you want to make the most of your talents while growing with a hospital community that wants to see you thrive, we invite you to consider this opportunity.

 

While the work opportunity is excellent for a person looking to advance their career, this position will also be compensated well and provide an opportunity to work in an excellent location.   Here is a glimpse at important aspects of our total compensation and benefits for this position:

 

• Relocation: This position is eligible for relocation assistance for those moving from outside the area
• Base Wage: $45.46 - $65.01 per hour, with consideration to related work experience and internal equity
• Shift Differential: evening - $2.50 /hr, night - $4.30 /hr, weekend - $3.00 /hr
• Health: comprehensive medical, dental & vision care plans
• Paid Time Off:  competitive Annual Paid Leave (APL) allotment to new employees, 40-hours front loaded at time of hire
• Retirement: retirement plan with employer match and contributions
• Educational Assistance Program
• Wellness Services: generous Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuting and Accessibility: Tri-Met discounts provided, multiple bus routes pass Emanuel (and the street car is blocks away), easy freeway access for drivers, very easy to access for active commuters (bicycle friendly, great area for walkers and runners)
• Employee Parking: free at Emanuel Medical Center
• On-site Facilities: on- site pharmacy, on- site garden areas, on- site chapel, three on- site cafes and baristas (coffee, yum!)
• Food and Entertainment: restaurants, grocery stores, coffee shops, parks (including Dishman Community Center), the Rose Quarter and other entertainment are in the immediate proximity
• Employee Discounts: Nike, Adidas, LA Fitness, Kindercare and more
• And so much more

Legacy Emanuel Medical Center in North Portland plays a vital role as a local and regional leader in serious clinical illness or injury. With around-the-clock expertise for critical health issues, including experts in trauma, heart care, burns, significant wounds, stroke, brain surgery and more, Legacy Emanuel is central to the health of our community and critical to the care of the Northwest.

Responsibilities

IMAGING

Provides quality images with accuracy and efficiency, using optimal skills and knowledge of all equipment.

Competency in the field of MRI.

Positions patient for diagnostic imaging according to department procedures, training, and machine requirements.

Operates imaging equipment, determines and sets exposure factors, sets technique utilizing all relevant factors to ensure accurate and quality images with minimal and acceptable repeat rates.

Uses computer image processing to select and optimize images.

Processes and presents images and related patient information to radiologist for diagnosis.

Assists with patient transport by moving patients using standard procedures.

 

DOCUMENTATION

Gathers complete documentation of all pertinent information to provide accurate and timely service to customers.

Identifies patient by checking patient's I.D., full name and medical record number according to department procedure.

Reviews patient chart and orders to insure correct examination.

Labels images completely with demographic, position and other needed documentation.

Logs activities, gathers charging information and charges exams as required.

Follows department and hospital procedures and policies.

Performs quality control and quality assurance, records results and reports variance from normal equipment function.

Performs medication reconciliation on outpatients receiving IV contrast media.

 

PERSONAL & PATIENT CARE AND SAFETY

Provides for personal and patient care and safety using professional judgment in accordance with written standards so there is no injury to self or others.

Protects patients and others in the area by using proper machine settings and magnetic field safety standards.

Practices universal and blood and body fluid precautions, and sterile practices according to procedures.

Communicates and uses knowledge of related anatomy and physiology to insure appropriate an