MRI Technologist

Alameda Health System; Oakland (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Oakland is seeking a skilled MRI Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging procedures. The role involves operating MRI equipment, ensuring image quality, and providing patient care and education. Candidates must have recent MRI experience and relevant certifications.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Program

Qualifications

• Recent experience as an MRI Technologist required.
• Full proficiency in all basic anatomical MRI procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operates MRI scanner for data acquisition and quality control.
• Assists radiologist during procedures and coordinates patient scheduling.
• Instructs students in clinical MRI skills.

Skills

Patient Care

Technical Skills

Quality Control

Education

MRI Certification

Job description

Summary

SUMMARY: Under general supervision, provides patient care and technical skills in performing routine and complex procedures operating of a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner for diagnostic and evaluation purposes. Performs related duties as required.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: NOTE: Following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.

1. Applies the profession’s code of ethics in all aspects of practice.

2. Assists radiologist during procedures.

3. Collects, records, pulls and matches radiographic jackets; processes films.

4. Coordinates patient scheduling, including instructing patients on exam preparations.

5. Instructs students in clinical MRI skills.

6. May be required to direct, check and train other MRI incumbents.

7. Operates magnetic resonance imaging scanner for data acquisition, reconstruction of images, and documentation of images, and performs quality control measures for the purposes of ensuring optimal quality images.

8. Practices accurate and timely completion of scheduled and unscheduled work to maximize productivity.

9. Practices proper entries and records on Radiology Information System and Hospital Information System.

10. Practices safety measures in MRI and Environment of Care.

11. Prepares patient films/images for interpretation by radiologist.

12. Prepares patient MRI procedure by accurately assessing patient’s need and providing patient education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Experience: Sufficient education, training and experience to enable a candidate/incumbent to demonstrate possession of the knowledge and abilities to perform the job duties, including full proficiency in all basic anatomical MRI procedures. Recent experience as an MRI Technologist required; full proficiency in all duties required also required.

Required Licenses/Certifications: BLS - Basic Life Support Certification - issued by AHA-American Heart Association.

Required Licenses/Certifications: Registered in MRI by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or by the American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Technologists; if registry eligible, expected to successfully achieve registry within 12 months. Registry refers to registration in MRI by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or registered by the American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists.

PAY RANGE:$65.42/HR

The pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a generous comprehensive benefits program.