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 five 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 MRI Technologist reports to the Imaging Administrative Manager. This position is responsible for providing quality care.

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Ensure documentation of MRI exam and all requirements are obtained prior to service
• Ensure adherence to all local, state, and federal regulations as well as department and organization guidelines and policies
• Ensure continuum of care provided to patient is practiced in a safe matter, including administering of medications and contrasts
• Enter necessary data into the electronic medical record is completed in a timely manner
• Review MRI schedule daily to reconcile for discrepancies regarding exam time or order status
• Assist with inventory management in the department

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited MRI technologist program with ARRT (MR) registry OR ARRT (R) with advanced ARRT (MR) registry preferred but not required (MRI advanced ARRT registry must be obtained within one year of the date of hire).
• Licensure and Certifications: BCLS, ARRT certification, required.
• Experience: Previous MRI experience preferred, but not required.

Work Environment: This position will spend 80% of the time walking and/or standing while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. This position will spend 20% of the time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment. This position will require travel between Washington Regional campuses.