Adv Imaging MRI - Per diem

Proliance Surgeons is one of the largest surgical practices in the country, with over 450 providers including over 200 board-certified physicians providing treatment at more than 100 care centers in Washington State.

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Puget Sound Orthopaedics is the largest independent bone and joint practice in Pierce County. In addition to three clinic locations in Lakewood, Tacoma and Gig Harbor, we also operate Lakewood Surgery Center, an outpatient ambulatory surgery center, and Puget Sound Imaging, an MRI diagnostic imaging suite. Our team comprises of 13 board-certified orthopedic surgeons, 2 podiatrists, 9 physician assistants, and a 100-member support staff. We work together with the common goal of delivering expert, individualized, and compassionate attention to every patient. Staff and providers treat the patient as a whole, guided by a set of core values that are at the “HEART” of our mission – H.E.A.R.T. stands for Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork.

The MRI Technologist operates magnetic resonance imaging equipment to produce quality images to assist the physicians to diagnose and treat our patients.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The key duties and responsibilities of the MRI Technologist include, but are not limited to:

• Performs and accurately completes all examinations on MRI and radiography equipment as needed, following clinic practices and procedures.
• Pre-screens patients with the assistance of the MRI receptionist and screens patients prior to performing the MRI procedure
• Provides appropriate and thoughtful patient care in an empathetic manner. Acts professionally in interactions with patients and coworkers.
• Interacts and consults with referring providers who may have questions regarding any MRI patient or issue
• Communicate directly with NOIA to correct any imaging issues
• Exercises discretion and integrity in dealing with confidential information
• Ability to distinguish emergency patient situations and handle them appropriately
• Performs and accurately completes all Radiology Information System (RICS)/Picture Archive and Communication System (PACS) documentation as needed for patient care. Has mastery of the RICS/PACS and the operation of clinic computers.
• Performs quality control checks on MRI and radiography equipment, and clinic computers, and informs information service and clinic manager of any problems.
• Prioritizes tasks and accomplishes them in a timely manner. Fills in for other technologists in their absence. Able to work and think through problems independently.
• Understands, is certified and can perform basic life-support as per the American Heart Association.
• Applies radiation safety measures and magnetic resonance imaging safety measures under all circumstances. Understands and applies sterile technique measures in all circumstances
• Performs other duties as required for the efficient and optimal functioning of the clinic, as assigned by the Clinic Manager
• Follow all policies as introduced during new associate On-Boarding, updated real-time and outlined in Associate Handbook

Education/Experience

• Board Certified with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in MR or MR Certified through ARMRIT
• Current Washington State Radiologic Technologist license
• Current CPR/BLS
• Musculoskeletal MRI exam experience required
• Prefer 2-3 years of experience working in a physician office and ambulatory MRI department, less experience will be considered
• Able to operate SIGNA Explorer 1.5T version 25.1 MRI Scanner

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Superior customer service skills
• Great interpersonal skills; demonstrating patience, composure, and cooperation; working well with all patients, physicians and staff.
• Understanding of and adherence to all safety, risk management and precautionary procedures, including the consistent respect for confidentiality (HIPAA)
• Using time efficiently, with meticulous attention to detail, accuracy and completion
• Ability to manage multiple factors for the best result
• Resourcefulness in addressing first level problems and tenacity to see things through to solution
• Ability to remove oneself personally from given situations, remaining objective
• Able to adapt to change, delays or unexpected events while maintaining a positive mindset
• Clear oral and written communication
• Ability to provide feedback to improve performance
• Self-motivated; able to work following specific guidelines and in accordance with detailed instructions; measure self against standard of excellence, overcome obstacles and challenges with little supervision

Work Environment/Physical Demands

The work environment/physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable differently abled persons to perform the essential functions.

Work may be performed in an office and clinical environment. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to talk or hear. The associate is required to sit for long periods of time, stand and walk, bend and stretch. Use of telephone and computer is required. Manual dexterity required for use of computer keyboard. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 pounds. May requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.

This description is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.