Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values
Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for four consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,400+ team members and serve the region with over 45 clinic locations, the area’s only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.
Position Summary
The role of the Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist reports to the Imaging Manager. This position is responsible for performing diagnostic MRI imaging.
Essential Position Responsibilities
- Perform diagnostic MRI imaging in accordance with the imaging protocols established by the radiologists
- Communicate any pertinent information to the radiologist to ensure patient receives quality care
- Ensure the patient undergoes a thorough and proper pre-procedure screening process prior to entry of the scanning room (Zone IV)
- Ensure any implanted patient device is MRI compatible and has been properly set to MRI mode prior to entering the scan room (Zone IV)
- Review patient file to ensure patient identity is verified, physician orders are accurate, and appropriate exams are performed
- Enter charges and documentation into the electronic medical record
- Assist with other duties to ensure efficient workflow of the Imaging Department, as needed
Qualifications
- Education: Graduate of an accredited MRI technologist program with ARRT (R)(MR), or ARMRIT certification. Registry eligible graduate of an ARRT or ARMRIT program will be considered. Certification required within one year of date of hire.
- Licensure and Certifications: Radiology Technologist Licensure (ARRT) with advanced MR certification (MR required within 1 year) OR ARMRIT certification, required. BLS, required.
- Experience: Previous MR experience preferred.
Work Environment: This position will spend 80% of work time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, and/or positioning patients and equipment of up to 50 lbs. This position will spend 20% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment. This position serves a culturally and linguistically diverse patient population. This position has exposure to communicable disease, body fluids, magnetic fields, and radiation.
