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MRI Technologist II- FT40

Kaiser Permanente

San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days ago

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Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks an MRI Technologist to operate imaging equipment and ensure high-quality diagnostic services. The role involves patient interaction, adherence to safety protocols, and training new staff. Ideal candidates will have strong technical skills and a commitment to patient care.

Qualifications

  • Experience in MRI procedures and patient care.
  • Ability to operate imaging equipment effectively.
  • Strong communication skills for patient interaction.

Responsibilities

  • Operates MRI equipment to produce diagnostic images.
  • Ensures patient safety and explains procedures.
  • Trains new staff and oversees MRI Technologists.

Skills

Patient Interaction
Safety Protocols
Technical Operation
Training

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.


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