MRI Technologist II

Kaiser Permanente; Vacaville (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an MRI Technologist II in Vacaville, California. The role involves operating MRI equipment, ensuring patient safety, and training new staff. Candidates should have at least two years of MRI experience and a high school diploma. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment focused on patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years experience as an MRI Technologist.
• Must be fully proficient in MRI procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operates MRI equipment to produce diagnostic images.
• Interviews patients and explains procedures.
• Ensures patient and staff safety during procedures.

Skills

Effective oral and written communications skills

Proficiency in teaching

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Summary:

Operates magnetic resonance imaging equipment to produce cross-sectional images (photographs) of patient's 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

+ Minimum 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.

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: MRI Technologist II

LOCATION: Vacaville, California

REQNUMBER: 1351047

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.