MRI Technologist
Vancouver, Washington
PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center

MRI Tech

Overview

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Location: Vancouver, Washington
• Employment type: Travel/Contract
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Start date: ASAP, 4 weeks from offer for compliance. Orientation is held every Monday.

Schedule

• Shifts: Variable nights or days. Night shifts are 3x12 (19:00 to 7:00). Day shifts are 4x10 (7:00 to 17:00), Saturday through Tuesday.
• Guaranteed hours: 40
• On call: No call

Required Qualifications

• Valid MRI Technologist license in Washington
• 1 year of MRI Technologist experience, completed within the last year
• One completed travel assignment
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Military Training Network
• ARRT (MR) certification

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and specialized MRI procedures, combining medical knowledge and technical skills with patient interaction to provide quality patient care and accurate diagnostic information.
• Prepares, supplies, and equips the exam room for requested examinations and specific physician requirements.
• Organizes the daily work schedule and performs related clerical duties.
• Integrates prior imaging studies, lab results, patient history, and medical records to optimize exams.
• Selects the most appropriate exam based on patient information, through consultation with the interpreting and/or ordering physician as needed.
• Provides patient education and instructions.

Onboarding and Compliance

• Background checks: Required within 60 days of start. Includes a 7-year search, Social Security verification, federal and national criminal searches, and EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks (run 15 days prior to start and every 45 days after). Washington State Patrol check must be run within 90 days prior to start.
• Physical exam: Required within 1 year of start. Does not need annual renewal.
• TB: Negative IGRA or 2 PPDs within 1 year of start, or a Negative CXR with proof of past positive if TB is positive. A TB questionnaire is required annually.
• Drug test: Required within 30 days of start. Must include amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, methadone, 6-monoacetylmorphine, opiates, oxycodone/oxymorphone, and PCP. Marijuana is not required for Washington candidates.
• Immunizations: Documentation of immunity or declination is required for measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, hepatitis B, and Tdap. Declinations are accepted.
• Flu: Documentation of a flu vaccine or declination is required during flu season (11/01 to 03/31). Working candidates must comply by 10/31.
• Respiratory safety: RespSafety clearance is required for all onsite candidates and updated annually. Fit testing must be within 1 year of start and updated annually. N95 fit testing is completed onsite if providing patient care, and facial hair must be kept clean shaven when N95 masks are required.
• Orientation: An orientation test requiring a 100% score must be completed before start. Orientation materials must be reviewed before start.
• Other documents: Criminal disclosure statement, demographic form, employment application, photo for badge, and ID badge/parking form. Also review the dress code, personnel restrictions policy, workplace violence prevention plan, and daily responsibilities before start.