MRI Technologist I

LE01 Valley Children's Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 63,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Children’s Healthcare seeks a compassionate MRI Technologist to perform standard and specialty MRI procedures for pediatric patients. You will operate MRI equipment, manage patient safety, and collaborate with a dedicated team to deliver high-quality studies.

Required are a radiology background with MRI training, and state-of-the-art knowledge of MR physics. Pediatric experience is preferred, with strong emphasis on family-centered care and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Education and certifications as listed above.
• Must have MRI-specific training and radiologic technology background.
• Pediatric MRI experience preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform standard and specialty MRI procedures with high accuracy and safety.
• Utilize equipment and protocols to produce quality studies under varying conditions.
• Adhere to professional ethics and safety measures in the Environment of Care.

Skills

Bilingual skills

MRI physics

Patient safety

Education

High School Diploma/GED (required)

2-year MRI program (required)

4-year degree (preferred)

Tools

RT-MR certification

BLS certification

Job description

About Us

The MRI department at Valley Children’s Healthcare provides superior pediatric care, including Elastography and the use of Monteris equipment to aid in neuro-ablation cases, in a setting that offers some of the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology and family centric care. As a facility with three MRI magnets, we stand upon a 70-year legacy of hospital excellence placing kids and families at the center of all we do. Performing MRI exams and procedures on outpatients, inpatients, and children coming from the emergency department with a focus on patient safety. A key focus for our technologists is to perform job functions as an MRI technologist while modeling our core values within a dynamic and dedicated team who has proven successes in making a difference in children lives in an environment of students, technologists, and others.

Job Summary

Performs a variety of standard and specialty Magnetic Resonance (MR) procedures with accuracy, utilizing radiofrequencies, time varying gradients and a high magnetic field, producing quality studies under a variety of conditions with little supervision. Apply the profession's code of ethics in all aspects of practice. Maintains knowledge of, observes, and enforces the safety measures in Environment of Care.

Qualifications

• Education High School Diploma/G.E.D. Radiology (required) And Program Graduate with successful completion from a certified MRI program, formal program in Radiologic Technology, or hospital-based program. (required)
• Or College Degree - 2 year MRI (or other Imaging related field) (required)
• College Degree - 4 year (preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• BLS - Basic Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association within 30 days of hire or transfer into position (required)
• RT-MR - Rad Tech Magnetic Resonance Imaging - ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (required)

Work Experience

• Minimum six (6) months MRI experience/School (required)
• Pediatric experience (preferred)

Skills and Abilities

• Bilingual Skills Preferred.
• Basic knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy, physiology, MRI physics and image production.

Job Requirements and Accommodations

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation & Working Conditions

Compensation Range: $45.54 - $65.90 Workshift: Varied (United States of America) Position Exempt: No FTE %: 100 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Daily Hours: 8

Disclaimer

Disclaimer: Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience.

About Our Network

Valley Children’s Healthcare – one of the largest pediatric healthcare networks in the nation – provides Central California’s only high-quality, comprehensive care exclusively for children, from before birth to young adulthood. With more than 670 physicians and 3,500 staff, Valley Children’s delivers high-quality, comprehensive care to more than 1.3 million children in our service area. Our network offers highly specialized medical and surgical services to care for children with conditions ranging from common to the highly complex at our 358-bed stand-alone children’s hospital that includes 28 regional NICU beds. Our family-centered, pediatric services extend from a leading pediatric cancer and blood disorders center home on the West Coast, and a pediatric heart center known for its expertise and pioneering treatments, to a Regional Level IV neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), the highest level referral center between Los Angeles and the Bay Area. We participate in community initiatives, we support community efforts, we get involved where we can do the most good.