MRI Technologist

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has exciting and rewarding careers with competitive salaries and benefits. We are a family of hospitals, health care services and medical providers delivering compassionate care to people throughout South Puget Sound. We are part of Catholic Health Initiatives one of the largest not-for-profit health care systems in the country.

Join Our Team! 

We are offering a competitive sign-on bonus to qualified candidates.

Are you a skilled and dedicated healthcare professional looking for a rewarding opportunity? Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a highly motivated and compassionate MRI Technologist to join our team with rotating call and holidays. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of something special, shaping the future in our community.

Job Summary:

Operates Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) equipment safely and accurately to capture specific images ordered by a physician to aid in patient diagnosis. Work includes 1) preparing and operating MRI equipment, 2) positioning patients correctly and effectively, 3) recording the requested diagnostic images, and 4) sending results to physician for evaluation and diagnosis.  Work is performed under the strict safety/regulatory/license departmental standards and protocols.

Incumbents are also accountable for applying knowledge of aseptic technique; maintaining quality control for all imaging equipment; and maintaining knowledge of physics, anatomy, techniques and medical terminology through participating in continuing education, seminars, meetings and in-services.

Your day-to-day work will also include:

• Preparing equipment for imaging tests based on physician's orders and in adherence to department safeguards and protocols to ensure quality results
• Preparing patient and performing MRI procedures
• Maintaining records and logs as required by department protocols and licensure requirements
• Performing incidental general office duties to include answering phones, scheduling, filing, maintaining patient records and ordering supplies

Education/Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited school of Radiological Technology
• Prior Cardiac and Breast MRI experience preferred but not required.

License/Certification:

• American Registry of Radiology Technologists (ARRT) certification is required.
• State of Washington Certification as a Radiological Technologist required unless ARRT(MR) is achieved through the ARRT Primary Pathway.
• ARRT MRI Certification is preferred.
• Current healthcare provider BLS Certification.
• MRI Certification pay incentive available

Please be advised that this location requires quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post-hire.  This ongoing competency is required through resources internal to the facility; outside RQI competency resources are not acceptable for CommonSpirit Health compliance requirements.