MRI Technologist, Tysons Corner, 20 hours

Company: Kaiser
Location: Dunn Loring
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

Job Summary:
As an MRI Technologist at Kaiser Permanente, you will play a critical role in providing high-quality diagnostic imaging services to our patients. Under the supervision of the Radiology Supervisor, you will perform a variety of MRI procedures and departmental support functions. Your expertise will be essential in ensuring the accuracy and quality of our imaging services.Key Responsibilities:

• Perform MRI examinations of the brain, body, spine, and extremities on patients of all ages, adjusting scanning parameters for different patient body habitus.
• Select and modify technical factors to enhance images, using flare and SAT imaging techniques.
• Determine appropriate equipment for scanning, including body coils.
• Identify gross pathology in the human body and adjust T1 and T2 scanning parameters to provide pertinent information for interpretation.
• Effectively perform Diffusion studies, MR Angiograms, reformats, and MIP imaging.
• Use magnetic resonance and adjust parameters to minimize exposure to patients and yourself, following established protocols and scanning techniques.
• Photograph, archive, and retrieve images.
• Be certified to start and remove IV lines for contrast studies, identifying and responding to IV contrast reactions.
• Perform comprehensive screening of patients and other individuals before allowing them to enter the MR system room.
• Explain the dangers associated with implants and devices, including pacemakers and loose objects, to anyone entering the MR system room.
• Review each examination for technical accuracy, present completed examinations to radiologists, and communicate pertinent data to persons responsible for patient care.
• Maintain daily patient MRI logs, documenting patient information accurately to ensure quality patient care.
• Demonstrate ability to organize patient care and set priorities, providing critical care first and implementing physician orders.
• Perform proper computer skills, showing working knowledge of patient orders, status changes, patient charges, and profiles.Requirements:
  • Minimum one year of experience as an MRI technologist, or registry eligible ARRT advanced certification in MRI required.
  • Graduate of an accredited radiology technology program or MRI Accredited Certificate Program required.
  • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certificate - Magnetic Resonance Imaging within 12 months of hire required.
  • Basic Life Support certification required.
  • Venipuncture competency check-off required within 3 months of hire.
  • Ability to stand, push, pull, and lift patients required.
  • Must be able to adjust routine to accommodate patient or department without affecting departmental flow.
  • May be required to lift objects heavier than 50 pounds, perform difficult manipulative skills, and hand-eye coordination skills.
  • Position requires ability to concentrate on fine detail with constant interruption and attend to tasks for 20 to 45 minutes at a time.
  • Must have good oral and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of customer-focused service requirements of the organization required.
  • Ability to communicate pleasantly and effectively with members and coworkers required.
  • Proficiency in applicable computer software required.
  • Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.Work Environment:
    Primary Location: Virginia, McLean, Tyson's Corner Medical Center
    Hours Per Week: 20
    Shift: Day
    Workdays: Sat, Sun
    Working Hours Start: 09:00 AM
    Working Hours End: 07:30 PM
    Job Schedule: Part-time
    Job Type: Standard
    Employee Status: Regular
    Employee Group/Union Affiliation: M40-OPEIU-Local 2
    Job Level: Individual Contributor
    Job Category: Imaging & Radiology
    Department: Tysons Corner Medical Center - MRI-General - 1808
    Travel: No

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