MRI Technologist II

Kaiser Permanente; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking an experienced MRI Technologist II to operate MRI equipment, follow protocol and ensure high quality diagnostic imaging for patient care.

The role requires two years of MRI experience, patient interaction skills, and the ability to train and orient new staff while maintaining safety and efficiency in a fast‑paced radiology department.

Qualifications

• Two years of recent MRI Technologist experience.
• Proficient in MRI procedures and safety.
• Ability to teach and mentor other technologists.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate MRI equipment to produce diagnostic cross‑sectional images per protocol.
• Explain procedures to patients and address concerns with tact.
• Ensure patient and staff safety by enforcing safety protocols around the magnet.
• Orient and train new MRI staff and technologists as needed.
• Direct, check, and train MRI staff in supervisor's absence.

Skills

MRI Proficiency

Patient Safety

Teaching/Training

Communication

Education

California Radiologic Technologist Certificate

Venipuncture Certificate (CA)

High School Diploma/GED

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Tools

ARRT certification

Job description

Job Summary:

Operates magnetic resonance imaging equipment to produce cross-sectional images (photographs) of patients body for diagnostic purposes. Under the direction of the Chief of Radiology and the Imaging Services Director, with latitude for independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative, performs related technological functions to ensure optimal diagnostic quality of patient care utilizing efficient and safe processes.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Performs patient studies according to set protocol including placing specified coil close to area of interest.
• Operates imaging and other equipment devices so that quality diagnostic services are provided, including keying commands to specify scan sequences into computer, adjusting transmitters and receivers, and keying in data on keyboard of camera to photograph images.
• Interviews patient to explain magnetic resonance imaging procedures to address patient concerns and exhibits a high degree of tact, courtesy and poise when interacting with patients, staff, and visitors.
• Ensures patient and staff safety, including explaining safety protocol, requesting removal of hazardous metal objects, alerting staff of danger or carrying metal around magnet, and monitoring patients via closed circuit TV.
• Orients new hires and trains MRI Technologist, students, trainees.
• Trains MRI Technologists I in MRI procedures.
• May be required to direct, check and train other MRI employees in absence of MRI Supervising Technologist.
• Perform other related duties as necessary.
• Supervisory Responsibilities
• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Grade: 870

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• Have two (2) years Regular (twenty (20) hours or more per week) continuous recent experience as a MRI Technologist and be fully proficient in all the duties required of a MRI Technologist II to the satisfaction of the department manager.

Education

• High School Diploma/GED.

License, Certification, Registration

• Radiologic Technologist Certificate (California)
• Certified Radiologic Technologist - Venipuncture Certificate (California) within 6 months of hire
• Basic Life Support

Additional Requirements:

• Must have demonstrated proficiency in teaching other Technologists.
• May be required to direct, check and train other MRI employee.
• Must be fully proficient in MRI to the full satisfaction of the department manager and have knowledge of the required protocols in performing complex MRI procedures.
• Effective oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other incumbents of the organization.
• Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.
• Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ARRT certification preferred.