MRI Technician

chinesehospital-sf.org; California (MO); On-site; USD 101,060 - 116,104; Full time

Job summary

Chinese Hospital is looking for an MRI Technologist in California. This role involves performing MRI duties, ensuring patient safety, and providing high-quality imaging services in compliance with safety regulations. Candidates must be ARRT certified and have at least one year of MRI experience. Excellent customer service and communication skills are essential. The starting salary ranges from $73.36 to $84.28 based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• ARRT registered technologist in good standing with ARRT RT (R) and Advanced (MR) certification.
• Minimum 1 year MRI experience required.
• Current CPR BCLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and advanced MRI procedures independently.
• Prepare patients for MRI procedures and explain the process.
• Maintain accurate patient records within RIS.

Skills

Knowledge of cross‑sectional anatomy

Communication skills

Ability to work in a team environment

Technical proficiency operating GE 1.5T or other designated vendor scanning equipment

Ability to provide customer service

Education

Graduate of AMA or ACR approved school of diagnostic imaging

High school diploma or GED (preferred)

Tools

Radiology Information System (RIS)

MRI scanner

Job description

About This Role

Department

Radiology

Position Summary

Perform MRI duties in compliance with Radiology department and legal requirements. Help patients feel comfortable during the entire process. Perform selected nursing, lab, administrative, and clerical duties that assist in the delivery of primary health care and patient care management under the direction of a Physician, PA, or NP. These duties are delegated in relation to the individual’s degree of training, in accordance with the objectives and policies of the organization and respective state laws governing such action and activities.

In this role the MRI Technologist will operate MRI scanner to produce images of the patient’s body for diagnostic purposes. Provides leadership and technical support to MRI services, assuring that services are provided within professional standards and with excellent customer service. Remains self‑motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field, disease, and new procedures as they evolve.

Responsible for patient safety and the performance of high‑quality MRI studies. Ensures effective communication with customers, including Radiologists as necessary. In some instances, trains new technologists and/or other radiology support staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs routine and advanced MRI procedures on designated portions of the body for use by physicians in the diagnosing and treating of patient illness and/or injury with minimal amount of supervision or repeats
• Screens patient before exam for any precautions or contraindications pertaining to the examination including cardiac pacemaker, aneurysm clips, stapendectomy and eyesurgery.
• Prepares patients for MRI procedures that will be performed, explaining the procedure and positioning patients so that the parts of the body can be appropriately scanned
• Explain examination procedures to patients while considering their physical and emotional needs.
• Adjusts scan parameters correctly and as needed
• Arranges immobilization and support devices to obtain proper position of patient for imaging.
• Prepares room, equipment, medicine and materials as needed for patient care and exams. Includes contrast media and other medications as needed.
• Administer IV contrast when applicable for MRI exams.
• Maintains positive attitude and working relationships with radiologists, referring offices and other associates and peers
• Converses with doctors, nurses, patients and family members as required
• Follows physicians’ orders precisely and conforms to safety regulations to protect themselves, patients, and coworkers
• Complete assigned tasks accurately while following established procedures and policies.
• Perform duties in times of crisis and during emergency and overtime situations.
• Maintains accurate patient records within Radiology Information System (RIS)
• Maintains an orderly and clean work area promoting good safety habits for patients and co‑workers
• Maintains ACR toolkit and accreditation requirements
• Work assignments may include Weekday & Weekend (AM) Dayshift, (PM) Nightshift or On Call Duty prehospital needs.
• Standby and On Call Duty might be required as part of the job duties for rotational basis.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Department Support

• Maintain equipment in good working order; cleans and disinfects equipment after each use
• Assist with maintaining an updated MRI protocol manual and software upgrades
• Monitor and restock medications and medical supply inventory
• Assist with training of new associates, providing resource and technical expertise
• Plan and utilize work time efficiently.
• Provide own patient transport if patient transporter is not available
• Demonstrate good problem solving skills.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills with co‑workers and physicians.
• Make suggestions to improve work methods.
• Perform administrative and clerical jobs as needed.
• Participate in quality assurance and improvement programs of the department.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of cross‑sectional anatomy
• Knowledge of current technical skills and procedural understanding to perform a full range of MRI scanning procedures
• Knowledge of and adherence to ALARA principles
• Knowledge of and adherence to company policies and protocols
• Knowledge of and adherence to HIPAA and safety guidelines
• Skill in organizing and prioritizing work and following assignments through to completion
• Skill in written and verbal communication
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and meet established deadlines
• Ability to be flexible in schedule and adaptable to constant change
• Ability to effectively handle details with accuracy
• Ability to maintain regular attendance and on‑time arrival to work as scheduled
• Ability to deliver high quality customer service to internal and external customers by communicating with integrity and compassion
• Ability to recognize potential abnormalities, adjust process and communicate with radiologist as appropriate
• Ability to remain calm in difficult situations
• Ability to resolve service recovery issues and understand when to expand to the next level
• Ability to operate and adjust scanning and ancillary equipment
• Technical proficiency operating GE 1.5T or other designated vendor scanning equipment.
• Proficiency running advanced MR studies independently.
• Ability to work in a self‑directed environment.

Position Requirements

• ARRT registered technologist, current and in good standing • ARRT RT (R) and Advanced (MR) certification
• A current (CRT) certificate in Radiologic Technology for the state of California.
• Graduate of an American Medical Association (AMA) or American College of Radiology (ACR) approved school of diagnostic imaging
• MRI experience of minimum 1 year required
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), preferred.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) BCLS certification
• Current Venipuncture Certification.
• Training and experience sufficient to competently perform MR and/or radiographic procedures independently
• Bilingual Language (Cantonese or Mandarin or Both)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to clients and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Physical Demands

• Physical demands represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Noise level usually moderate.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compliance Requirements

Complies with Chinese Hospital Compliance Handbook including Code of Ethics and all statutes, regulations, guidelines applicable to federal and state programs. Responsibilities include, following the guidelines and reporting suspected violations of any statute, regulations, agreements or guidelines applicable to all healthcare programs.

Base Pay Scale

Starting at $73.36 – $84.28. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.