MRI Technologist (Part-time, Day Shift)

Adventist Health; Tulare (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Tulare is seeking an MRI Technologist to operate MRI equipment, acquire diagnostic images, and ensure high-quality scans for physician review. You will prepare patients, manage contrast administration, and follow safety protocols in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role emphasizes collaboration with radiologists and nursing staff to coordinate patient care, maintain image quality, and uphold regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Certificate or diploma from MRI school or Associate's degree in Radiology required.
• Bachelor's degree in radiologic technology preferred.
• ARRT certification or equivalent required/preferred per state policy.

Responsibilities

• Perform MRI procedures and calibrate equipment under radiologist guidance.
• Produce diagnostic images and ensure high-quality results per protocols.
• Coordinate patient care and communicate findings to physicians.

Skills

MRI procedures

Patient care

Image quality

Education

MRI certificate or diploma

Bachelor's in Radiologic Technology (preferred)

Tools

MRI equipment

Contrast administration

Job description

Centrally located within the heart of California, Adventist Health Tulare has been serving the Central Valley since 2018. We are comprised of a 108-bed acute care hospital, emergency department and provide primary and specialty care services to best serve our community. Tulare is situated in a delightful and geographically diverse region. There are a variety of opportunities for all-season outdoor recreation such as camping, hiking, water and snow skiing, fishing and boating. It is also within an hour's travel time to Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. In addition to the beautiful landscape, it also offers a great cost of living and close-knit communities.

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.

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, if employees performs venipuncture to administer contrast materials
• 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.

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