MRI Technologist -WEEKEND NIGHTS

Company: The George Washington University Hospital
Location: Washington
Posted on: February 1, 2025

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$6,250 sign on bonus - -The George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) continues to be a leader in providing the highest level of quality and compassionate healthcare for the D.C. Region. -U.S. News & World Report -has just released the 2023-2024 ratings and rankings, in which GW Hospital is recognized as a -Best Regional Hospital. GW ranks 5th in the region, which includes hospitals in D.C. and parts of Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia.GW Hospital achieved "High Performing" status in two specialty areas, Neurology -and Neuroscience. -In addition, GW Hospital receiving "High Performing" designations for the following 10 procedures: COPD, Diabetes, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Kidney Failure, Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma, Lung Cancer Surgery, Pneumonia, Prostrate Cander Surgery and Stroke. - -Measured by factors such as patient outcomes, "High Performing" is a designation -U.S. News & World Report -bestows to recognize performance in these specialties that is significantly better than the national average. -GW Hospital received the American College of Cardiology's National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) Chest Pain - Myocardial Infarction (MI) Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2023. *GW Hospital is the only hospital in Washington, D.C., to be recognized for this service line. - -"At GW Hospital, we are proud to offer a range of advanced services and treatments. Our multidisciplinary care teams are dedicated to outstanding clinical services, research, and education to improve care, quality, and outcomes for our patients," says Ulises Torres, MD, Chief Quality Officer at GW Hospital. "These recognitions by -U.S. News & World Report, -which place us within the top hospitals in the region, highlight the expertise, commitment and diligence delivered to each patient in our care." -Children's National Hospital, GW Hospital's NICU partner, was recently ranked the number two hospital in the country for neonatology by -U.S. News & World Report. In addition to these recent -U.S. News & World Report -recognitions, GW Hospital also provides high-quality care in the region through its designation as a Level I Trauma Center and designation as a Comprehensive Stroke Center. - -The mission of GWU Hospital is to provide the highest quality of healthcare, advanced medical technology, and world class service to its patients in an academic medical center dedicated to education and research -POSITION SUMMARY - -

• Performs imaging studies specific to special modalities such as Ultrasound, Mammography, Special Procedures, CT, MRI. The technologist must be proficient in all the areas of general diagnostic radiology.
• Technically savvy in MRI scanning specifications
• Required to work in both an inpatient and outpatient setting
• Understands the need to ensure implants and metallic objects must be evaluated for MRI safe use; Has experience determining safe operation of pacemakers and appropriate magnetic field for such operations
• Understands and utilizes proper MRI pre-screening forms and other forms necessary to carry out safe patient examinations
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of IV types used in MR. Understands appropriate IV contrast injection techniques per ACR guidelines. Performs POC (Point of Care) testing as required to determine creatinine
• Preferred experience in Cardiac, Breast and Functional MRI scanning
• Proficient in Neuro, Body and MSK scanning
• 5T GE
• SiemensWe value our employees and offer a comprehensive package to support your career growth, well-being, and work-life balance. - -
  Qualifications
  
  Qualifications - -
• Minimum - Graduate of accredited school of radiography
• ARRT Required; Must be MRI certified
• BLS certification
• Minimum of 3 years as a diagnostic technologist and/or MRI technologist in a hospital environmentAbout Universal Health ServicesOne of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. -EEO StatementAll UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. -We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. -Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams -At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. -If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters. - - - Universal Health Services, Inc.

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