MRI Technologist, Day Shift, Full Time

Adventist Health Northwest Heart Center; Fort Bragg (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Mendocino County in Fort Bragg is seeking an MRI Technologist to operate MRI equipment, produce diagnostic images, and coordinate patient care under radiologist direction.

The role requires ARRT MRT or ARMRIT certification, BLS, and appropriate radiologic education; a certificate/diploma or associates is required with bachelor's preferred. This is a salaried, on-site position with strong patient‑care emphasis.

Qualifications

• Certificate or diploma from MRI school or Associate's degree in Radiology required
• Bachelor's Degree in radiologic technology or equivalent preferred
• ARRT-R/ARRT-MR/ARMRIT certification required or equivalent
• BLS certification required per AH policy
• Venipuncture certification required in CA
• Fluoroscopy license preferred in CA
• RT registration in the state of practice preferred

Responsibilities

• Scans patients per protocol and physician orders to produce diagnostic MRI images
• Prepares, administers and monitors contrast media with adherence to safety standards
• Obtains pertinent patient information and communicates prep instructions to care areas
• Operates MRI equipment to create 3D images and verifies image quality
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Skills

MRI procedures

Patient care

Contrast media administration

Teamwork

Education

Certificate/diploma from MRI school or AS Radiology

Bachelor's degree in radiologic technology or equivalent

Tools

MRI scanner

Imaging equipment operation

Job description

Located where miles of breathtaking ocean views meet dense coastal forests, Adventist Health Mendocino County has a rich history serving community members on the coast since 1971. We are comprised of a 25-bed critical access hospital and offer a range of services in Fort Bragg. The Mendocino Coast offers a small‑town atmosphere and is known for its natural beauty, from the smallest to the tallest redwoods in the world, to glass bottom beaches and the only oceanfront botanical gardens in the United States. With whale watching, fishing, hiking trails and many more outdoor adventures readily available, this coastal region is a place to immerse yourself in its landscape and history.

Job Summary:

Produces images for medical diagnosis by operating magnetic resonance equipment. Performs procedures and calibrates and operates equipment under limited radiologist direction. Processes images and coordinates patient care with other patient services. This position is represented by UFCW.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• Certificate or diploma from MRI school or Associate's degree in Radiology: Required
• Bachelor's Degree in radiologic technology or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor's): Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiology (ARRT-R) or Magnetic Resonance (ARRT-MR) or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT): Required
• Radiologic Tech (RT) in the state of practice: Preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS)certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Fluoroscopy license in state of employment: Preferred in CA
• Venipuncture certification: Required in CA
• ARRT-Radiography (ARRT-R) or ARRT-Magnetic Resonance Imaging (ARRT-MRI) or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT): Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Venipuncture (IV) certification: Required

Essential Functions:

• Scans patients in accordance with established protocols and physician orders. Performs MRI diagnostic procedures in accordance with accepted protocols as directed by physicians. Produces images in order to diagnose and monitor a variety of conditions. Uses equipment to direct strong magnetic fields and radio frequencies to create 3D images of a patient's body tissues and capture quality images that describe the composition, shape and pathology of tissues. Summarizes, documents, verifies and presents images, findings, calculations and measurements to physicians for diagnoses. Ensures compliance with local, state and federal regulations, standards and protocols.
• Prepares, administers and monitors contrast media. Adheres to precaution standards.
• Obtains pertinent patient information and disseminates subsequent patient preparation instructions to patient care areas.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify.

About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

Job Info

• Job Identification 71878
• Job Category Technologist
• Locations 700 River Dr, Fort Bragg, CA, 95437, US