Tech - Multi Modality CT/MRI

Riverside Medical Clinic; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging environment

Growth opportunities

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Riverside Medical Clinic is seeking a CT/MRI Technologist to perform diagnostic CT and MRI procedures for patients across age groups. The role requires independence, initiative, and a focus on patient care and safety during examinations.

Responsibilities include preparing patients, operating Siemens MRI and CT equipment, and working with radiologists to optimize protocols. Training and development are available as part of our commitment to quality healthcare in Riverside.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience preferred in a hospital or clinic setting.
• High School Diploma and completion of an accredited CT and MRI education program.
• ARRT/CRT MR and CT certification, CPR, and BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Review patient history and prior studies to ensure exam appropriateness.
• Perform routine CT/MRI procedures, startup scans, programming, injections, and processing.
• Monitor patient safety and interview patients before exams; discuss issues with radiologist as needed.
• Ensure equipment safety; report problems to the Director of Radiology promptly.
• Assist with patient lifting, positioning, and transfer on/off the exam table.
• Explain procedures to patients to ensure comfort and correct positioning during scans.
• Operate CT/MRI equipment and select appropriate technical factors for diagnostics.
• Complete consultation forms and maintain accurate procedure records in the logbook.
• Maintain order and supplies in the assigned area and notify of shortages.
• Follow universal precautions as per infection control policies.

Skills

MRI

CT

Patient care

Radiology safety

Education

High School Diploma

CT/MRI education program

ARRT/CRT MR & CT certification

Tools

Siemens MRI

Siemens CT

Job description

Responsibilities

Come and join the RMC Family! We have been in the community since 1935. Our mission is to provide comprehensive multi-specialty medical services in the greater Riverside region. Your passion, inspiration, and talents are invaluable to us and our mission to serve others. Our facility can provide a place for you to thrive and continue your professional development. Quality Healthcare is our passion, improving lives is our reward. We are working to change lives and transform the delivery of healthcare.

Summary

Performs a variety of Magnetic Resonance Imaging procedures and Computed Tomography (CT) procedures for the diagnosis of disease; provides appropriate care and service to patients of all age specific groups. The CT/MRI Technologist exercises independence, ingenuity and initiative while performing the exam. Assume responsibility for the preparation, monitoring, care, and safety of the patient.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below 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.

Education and Experience

Two years of experience preferred in a Hospital or clinic environment. High School Diploma and graduation from an accredited school of CT and MRI Education. Previous training involving all age groups, neonatal, pediatric, adult and geriatric. Previous experience on Siemens MRI equipment a plus. Skilled in Siemens CT equipment, 16 and 64 slice.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

American Registry of Radiologic ARRT/CRT Certification (MR) and CT, CPR certification. Technologists- ARRT (MR). Current AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association required.

Essential Functions

1. Review patient history; gather pertinent previous studies and films; and examine records to ensure appropriateness of ordered examination.
2. Perform all routine aspects of CT/MRI procedures including start up procedures, test scans, programs selection, media injections, filming and exam processing.
3. Effectively monitor patient safety at all times. Interview patient prior to the CT/MRI exam. Potential problems are discussed with radiologist if necessary.
4. Monitor equipment to ensure the CT/MRI environment is safe and all systems are in proper working order. Report any potential or actual problems to the Director of Radiology in a timely manner.
5. Perform tasks such as lifting, positioning, and transferring patients on/off exam table.
6. Accurately explain the CT/MRI procedure to the patients ensuring patient comfort while on the scanner, assuring positioning of the patient and successful completion of the exam or the radiologist protocol. Work closely with the radiologist taking suggestions, changes, additions or corrections to procedures by radiologists.
7. Operate complex radiographic equipment for purposes of obtaining standard diagnostic x-rays, position patients utilizing various immobilization devices such as sponges and sand bags, and select proper technical factors.
8. Complete standard consultation form and maintain accurate records of all procedures in logbook.
9. Cleans and maintains orderliness in assigned area; maintains adequate supplies. Notifies Director of Radiology of any shortage.
10. Adheres to appropriate universal precautionary measures as outlined in the infection IIP program.
11. Develops x-ray films utilizing automatic equipment.
12. May participate in formal teaching programs and in-service education classes as required.
13. Performs other related duties as required such as orienting new personnel to department procedures.

Hours

10 am - 6:30 pm

This opportunity offers the following:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.