MRI Technologist: Advanced Imaging & Patient Care (Night)

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

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;