MRI Technician, MRI, Full-Time, Days

MarinHealth; Greenbrae Boardwalk (CA); Presencial; USD 100.000 - 132.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

MarinHealth is seeking a General MRI Technologist to join our radiology team in Greenbrae. The role involves performing MRI exams in either clinic or hospital settings under the supervision of the Lead MRI Technologist.

ARRT certification and MRI-specific credentials must be obtained within specified timelines. Ideal candidates have at least two years of paid Radiologic Technologist experience, BLS, and CRT/ARRT/MR accreditation as required, with strong patient communication and collaboration in

Formación

• Minimum two years of full-time experience as a Radiologic Technologist in an acute care hospital facility.
• Ability to interact with patients and staff with diplomacy and tact.
• Strong communication skills to work with referring physicians and patients under stress.

Responsabilidades

• Perform diagnostic imaging examinations as outlined in department policy and procedure manual.
• Correlate clinical history with the appropriate radiology exam.
• Ensure safety and aseptic technique; follow universal precautions.
• Maintain and troubleshoot radiology equipment and documentation in the HIS/RIS.

Descripción del empleo

About Marinhealth

Are you looking for a place where you are empowered to bring innovation to reality? Join MarinHealth, an integrated, independent healthcare system with deep roots throughout the North Bay. With a world-class physician and clinical team, an affiliation with UCSF Health, an ever-expanding network of clinics, and a new state-of-the-art hospital, MarinHealth is growing quickly. MarinHealth comprises MarinHealth Medical Center, a 327-bed hospital in Greenbrae, and 55 primary care and specialty clinics in Marin, Sonoma, and Napa Counties. We attract healthcare’s most talented trailblazers who appreciate having the best of both worlds: the pioneering medicine of an academic medical center combined with an independent hospital's personalized, caring touch.

MarinHealth is already realizing the benefits of impressive growth and has consistently earned high praise and accolades, including being Named One of the Top 250 Hospitals Nationwide by Healthgrades, receiving a 5-star Ranking for Overall Hospital Quality from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and being named the Best Hospital in San Francisco/Marin by Bay Area Parent, among others.

Company

Marin General Hospital dba MarinHealth Medical Center

Compensation Range

$72.44 - $95.52

Work Shift

10 Hour (days) (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Job Description Summary

The general MRI technologist is a journey-level position or up to 2-year’s experience working in either a clinic or acute care hospital facility. The general MRI technologist working in conjunction with a more experienced technologist is also under the supervision of the Lead MRI Technologist. A Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist is a radiologic technologist who possesses the CRT and ARRT certifications, and must obtain a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) certification issued by ARRT within 12 months of hire.*

Job Specifications

Job Requirements, Prerequisites and Essential Functions:

Education

• Either Formal training with an accredited MRI program or at least 2 years experience training in an ACR accredited facility.
• Formal Training in an accredited Radiological program with an Associates degree in Radiology.
• High school diploma or an equivalent G.E.D. program therein preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of two years full time experience as a paid Radiological Technologist in an acute care hospital facility

License And Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required at hire
• Radiologic Technologist (CRT) Required at hire
• American Register of Rad Techs (ARRT) Required at hire
• Amer Reg of Magnetic Res Imaging Tech (ARMRIT) Required within 365 days of hire
• Integrative Agitation Management (IAM) Required within 30 days of hire

Prerequisite Skills

• Technical ability to perform all MRI examinations as outlined in the MGH Diagnostic Imaging Services department policy and procedure manual
• Ability to interact with general public, clients, staff and referring physicians with diplomacy, tact and goodwill
• Able to communicate effectively with patients who are under stress
• Ability to participate in department team quality improvement activities

Primary Customer Served (Age Specific Criteria)

• (X) Infants: Birth up to 1 year
• (X) Toddlers: 1 up to 3 years
• (X) Preschool Children: 3 up to 6 years
• (X) School Age Children: 6 up to 12 years
• (X) Adolescents: 12 up to 18 years
• (X) Early Adults: 18 up to 45 years
• (X) Middle Adults: 45 up to 61 years
• (X) Late Adults: 61 up to 80 years
• (X) Late, Late Adults: 80 years and up

Employees in this position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or service based on the physical, psycho/social, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned service area.

Patient Privacy (HIPAA Compliance)

• Employees in this position have access to protected health information. The protected health information a person in this position can access includes demographics, date of service, insurance/billing, medical record summary information, and all other information that may be contained in patient records. This position requires patient health information to perform the functions outlined as part of this position description.

Duties And Responsibilities

Essential (Not Modifiable)

• Competently performs all diagnostic imaging examinations as outlined in the department policy and procedure manual
• Accurately correlates patient clinical history with the Radiology exam to be performed
• Competently uses universal precautions when working with patients in isolation status and in sterile surgery
• Competently assists with department clerical functions
• Attends and participates in department meetings
• Keeps current with changes in policy and procedure
• May require work shift rotation in order to participate in training
• Ability to accurately troubleshoot radiology equipment in order to knowledgeably communicate need for repair to service personnel
• Uses effective critical thinking skills in order to implement alternative methods when problems arise so that satisfactory solutions are achievedKnowledgeable about equipment down time procedures for Radiology Information System
• Accurately prioritizes work assignments
• Effectively schedules work load for maximum productivity
• Effectively responds to emergency situations. Able to integrate emergency work into regularly scheduled responsibilities
• Develops and maintains effective work relationships with management, staff, patients, and physicians
• Accurately uses hospital information system to process patient information
• Accurately uses Radiology Information system in order to process patient information
• Keeps current with changes, revisions, and continuing education in Radiology Information System
• Maintains all clinical competencies
• Attends continuing education in order to maintain certification, licensure, and accreditation
• Constantly promotes a positive and professional image in the hospital
• Performs special projects at the request of Radiological Technologist III or Director of Cardio/Neurovascular Services

Secondary (Modifiable)

• Responsible for the safety, mental and physical comfort of the patient while performing radiological examinations

Accommodation

Qualified applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application process by contacting Human Resources at 415-925-7040 or [e-mail].

C.A.R.E.S. Standards

MarinHealth seeks candidates ready to model our C.A.R.E.S. standards- Communication, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, Safety which foster a healing, trust-based environment for patients and colleagues.

Health & Immunizations

To protect employees, patients, and our community, MarinHealth requires measles, mumps, varicella, and annual influenza immunizations as a condition of employment (and annually thereafter). COVID-19 vaccination/booster remains strongly recommended. Medical or religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law.

Compensation

The posted pay range complies with applicable law and reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Individual pay is set by skills, experience, qualifications, and internal/market equity, consistent with MarinHealth’s compensation philosophy. Positions covered by collective bargaining agreements are governed by those agreements.

Equal Employment

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status, and any other classifications protected by federal, state, and local laws.