MRI Technologist

Cottage Health; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital seeks an MRI Technologist for the Advanced Imaging Center to operate MRI equipment and assist physicians in diagnostic procedures.

The role focuses on coordinating patient flow, producing high-quality images safely and efficiently, and complying with safety standards. Qualifications include MRI program or radiologic technologist training and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an MRI technologist program or radiologic technologist program with MRI training.
• AHA Basic Life Support certification required.
• Ability to operate MRI and related healthcare equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate MRI and related equipment to acquire diagnostic-quality images.
• Assist physicians to complete diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Coordinate patient flow and ensure safety and image quality.
• Maintain equipment and adhere to infection control and safety standards.

Education

MRI technologist program

Radiologic Technologist Program

6 months of specialized MRI training

AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital seeks an MRI Technologist for their Advanced Imaging Center department responsible for operating MRI and other related equipment and assists physicians as necessary to complete diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures for patients of all ages. Coordinates patient flow and responsible for producing quality images efficiently and safely.

QUALIFICATIONS:

All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.

Education:

• Minimum: Graduate from an MRI technologist program or two years working as an MRI technologist or graduate from an accredited Radiologic Technologist Program and 6 (six) months of specialized training in Magnetic Resonance Imaging.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

• Minimum: American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS).

Technical Requirements:

• Minimum: Ability to use MRI and other health care equipment.

About Us

Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, CA, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love.

Pay for non-physician positions is determined based on related years of experience and internal equity. Eligible employees may also receive additional forms of compensation, including shift differentials, on-call pay, incentive pay, and bonus opportunities, where applicable. Manager and above positions may participate in Cottage Health's annual management incentive program. Physician compensation is determined based upon specialty and may include bonus potential. For more information on our comprehensive Total Rewards offerings, please visit https://cottagehealth.org/careers/total-rewards.