MRI Tech

CommonSpirit Health; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center is seeking an MRI Technologist to perform high-quality MRI exams and contribute to accurate diagnoses. You will prepare patients, operate advanced MRI equipment, and ensure safety within the magnetic environment while capturing precise anatomical images.

The role emphasizes adherence to technologist standards, patient communication, and ability to work under pressure in a busy radiology department. ARRT registrations and CPR/BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED and ARRT registrations.
• One year MRI technologist experience in Radiology/MRI department.
• CPR/BLS certification required, CA preferred for licenses.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality MRI examinations to aid diagnosis.
• Prepare patients for scans and position them for optimal images.
• Operate MRI equipment and adjust settings for best image quality.
• Ensure patient safety in the MRI environment and verify patient identity and orders.

Skills

MRI proficiency

Patient communication

Attention to detail

Under pressure performance

Safety in MRI environment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ARRT Radiography registration

ARRT Magnetic Resonance Imaging registration

ARRT Computed Tomography registration

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As an MRI Technologist, you will be responsible for performing high-quality magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examinations to assist in diagnosing medical conditions. Every day you will prepare patients for scans, operate advanced MRI equipment, ensure patient safety in the magnetic environment, and accurately capture detailed anatomical images. To be successful, you will demonstrate expert technical proficiency in MRI, meticulous attention to detail for image quality and safety, and excellent patient communication to ensure a comfortable and effective diagnostic experience.

• Demonstrates adherence to the Standards of Conduct Requirements. Completes and turns in the SOC acknowledgement card Fulfills compliance education requirements as directed by the Compliance department or department management The Integrity Program: Standards of Conduct-a guide to compliance and ethics


• Demonstrates competency in department-specific Customer Service Standards.


• Complies with hospital/departmental policy and procedures, and adheres to the code of ethics and conduct of The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.


• Understands and adheres to procedure orders requirements to include: verifying orders in the medical chart, prescriptions, and verifying patient's identification.


• Meets annual competency requirement prior to evaluation date.


• Communicates effectively with physicians, ancillary areas, and internal staff. Demonstrates the capacity to evaluate, coordinate, and execute responsibilities under pressure situations. Has the initiative to resolve customer problems by self, and involves supervisors as necessary.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma, or GED


• One (1) year as an MRI technologist in a full service Radiology/MRI Department


• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT


• Registered Technologist Magnetic Resonance Imaging


• Registered Technologist Computed Tomography


• Basic Life Support - CPR

Preferred

• Medical Radiographer: CA


• Fluoroscopy Radiology Tech: CA


• Venipuncture

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1926, Dignity Health - Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center is a 334-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital. Serving over 70,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU, heart care, wound care and surgical services. Additionally, Glendale Memorial Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and a SRC Center of Excellence for Robotic Surgery and Colorectal Surgery. One Community. One Mission. One California