MRI Technologist - .90 FTE, Nights (12HR)

Stanford Health Care; California; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

This position performs a variety of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures on patients using high field strength magnets and related equipment. The MRI Technologist executes imaging sequences to aid diagnosis under Radiologists’ guidance and may contribute to resident training in MRI protocols and safety.

Stanford Health Care Imaging relies on state‑of‑the‑art MRI technology and requires completion of an accredited MRI or Radiologic Technology program plus one year of related experience;

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited MRI program or Radiologic Technology program.
• One year of progressively responsible related work experience.
• BLS and one of ARMRIT, ARRT, or CRT certification.

Responsibilities

• Assists in training Radiology students, house staff or others in MRI procedures, protocols and equipment and/or safety issues.
• Bills all procedures performed and maintain necessary paperwork.
• Obtains quality images for medical diagnosis by performing MRI procedures as directed by a physician.
• Performs and remains current on all scanning protocols.
• Prepares patients for MRI exam, including screening, proper positioning and safety considerations.
• Troubleshoots equipment problems and reports issues to the proper personnel.
• Utilizes PACS system, laser camera, MedRad injector, IDXRad and Invivo monitor as appropriate.

Skills

MRI procedures knowledge

Communication skills

Patient positioning

Team player

Equipment troubleshooting

Computer literacy

Education

MRI program or Radiologic technology program

Tools

PACS system

IDXRad

MedRad power injector

Invivo monitor

Job description

If you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job openings. Your best is waiting to be discovered.

Night - 12 Hour (United States of America)

Stanford Health Care Imaging is committed to providing outstanding care, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, and offering the subspecialty expertise of Stanford's world-renowned Department of Radiology. Our team of medical professionals conduct more than a quarter of a million studies each year, maintaining the highest standards of clinical excellence provided in a compassionate, caring environment. / State-of-the-Art Breast Imaging Technology

The Stanford Outpatient Imaging Centers have the state-of-the-art MRI (1.5 T and 3T MRI) scanners, Digital Mammography, Ultrasound and Bone Density, offering referring physicians and patients easy access to the latest advances in imaging.

Why Stanford Health Care?

• We are a top 10 ranked level 1 trauma magnet facility in the U.S. with world recognition and state-of-the-art facilities.
• Our compensation rates are extremely competitive.
• We invest in your continued career growth with yearly education funds of $2,000.00 and invest in your retirement with a robust matching program.

This is a Stanford Health Care job.

A Brief Overview

This position performs a variety of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures on patients using high field strength magnets and related equipment. The MRI Technologist performs MRI imaging sequences necessary to reach a medical diagnosis and decision. Works under the guidance of Radiologists; participates in resident training program and may be responsible for specific areas of instruction in the training of Radiology students, house staff, or others, in MRI procedures, protocols, and equipment and/or safety issues. Bills all procedures performed and maintain necessary paperwork.

Locations

Stanford Health Care

What you will do

• Assists in the training of Radiology students, house staff, or others, in MRI procedures, protocols, and equipment and/or safety issues.
• Bills all procedures performed and maintain necessary paperwork.
• Obtains quality images for medical diagnosis by performing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures as directed by a physician by using appropriate technical factors and scanning techniques.
• Performs and remains current on all scanning protocols.
• Photographs and develops film in accordance with the department standards. Evaluates MRI scans for technical quality, collate processed images and sequence of exposure and label appropriately.
• Prepares patients for MRI exam: explains procedure, ensures that patient screening form is properly completed, safely transfers patient to MRI equipment, properly positions patient and assists patient on completion of exam; completes exams in the required timeframe.
• Troubleshoots equipment problems and when necessary report to the proper personnel for repair.
• Utilizes ancillary equipment appropriately: PACS system, laser camera, MedRad power injector, IDXRad, and Invivo monitor.

Education Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) program or Radiologic technology program.

Experience Qualifications

• One (1) year of progressively responsible and directly related work experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with widely diverse groups, including individuals at all levels both within and outside the organization and gain their cooperation.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to perform general and specialized radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures which meet the departments standard of quality.
• Ability to troubleshoot, document and communicate equipment problems.
• Ability to work effectively as a team player.
• Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area.
• Knowledge of Magnetic resonance imaging physics, physiology, structural and organic anatomy including cross-sectional anatomy.
• Knowledge of Magnetic resonance imaging techniques, methods, and equipment.
• Knowledge of medical equipment, instruments, and related functionalities.
• Knowledge of methods of positioning patients for radiographic and magnetic resonance imaging procedures.
• Knowledge of principles of image processing and development applicable to diagnostic imaging.
• Knowledge of safety principles and procedures related to ultrasound procedures and equipment.

Licenses and Certifications

• BLS - Basic Life Support and
• And, one of the following certifications- ARMRIT - American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist, or- ARRT- American Registry of Radiologic Technologist, or- CRT- California Certified Radiology Tech

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