Technician Multi Modality CT/MRI - Full Time

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Riverside Medical Clinic, part of Universal Health Services, seeks a CT/MRI Technologist to perform diagnostic CT and MRI procedures for all age groups. You will ensure patient safety, prepare patients, monitor during scans, and collaborate with radiologists on protocol adjustments.

Qualifications include ARRT/CRT MR and CT, CPR and BLS certifications, and experience in hospital or clinic settings. Siemens CT/MRI equipment experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• ARRT/CRT MR and CT certification required.
• CPR certification and BLS required.
• High School Diploma with CT/MRI program graduation.
• Experience in hospital/clinic environment preferred.
• Experience with Siemens CT and MRI equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform CT and MRI procedures for diagnosis.
• Prepare, monitor, and care for patients of all ages.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort during scans.
• Operate imaging equipment and calibrate settings as radiologist directs.
• Maintain records and logs of procedures.
• Assist with teaching and orientation of new staff.

Skills

ARRT/CRT MR Certification

CPR Certification

AHA BLS Healthcare

Siemens MRI equipment

Siemens CT equipment

Education

High School Diploma; graduation from accredited CT/MRI program

Two years of hospital/clinic experience preferred

Training across neonatal, pediatric, adult, geriatric

Tools

Siemens MRI equipment

Siemens CT equipment

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.

Riverside Medical Clinic is the best place to work, practice medicine, and receive care.

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.

Hours: 10 am - 6:30 pm

Qualifications

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

• Essential functions are those tasks, duties and responsibilities that comprise the means of accomplishing the job’s purpose and objectives. Essential functions are critical or fundamental to the performance of the job. They are the major functions for which the person in the job is held accountable. Note: (other duties may be assigned, deleted or changed at any time, at the discretion of management, formally, or informally, either verbally or in writing).
• Review patient history; gather pertinent previous studies and films; and examine records to ensure appropriateness of ordered examination.
• Perform all routine aspect of CT/MRI procedures including start up procedures, test scans. Programs selection, media injections, filming and exam processing.
• Effectively monitor patient safety at all times. Interview patient prior to the CT/MRI exam. Potential problems are discussed with radiologist if necessary.
• 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.
• Perform tasks such as lifting, positioning, and transferring patients on/off exam table.
• Accurately explains the CT/MRI procedure to the patients ensures patient comfort while on the scanner, assures 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.
• Operates complex radiographic equipment for purposes of obtaining standard diagnostic x- rays, positions patients utilizing various immobilization devices such as sponges and sand bags are required, selects proper technical factors.
• Completes standard consultation form and maintains accurate records of all procedures in logbook.
• Cleans and maintains orderliness in assigned area; maintains adequate supplies. Notifies Director of Radiology of any shortage.
• Adheres to appropriate universal precautionary measures as outlined in the infection IIP program.
• Develops x-ray films utilizing automatic equipment.
• May participate in formal teaching programs and in-service education classes as required.
• Performs other related duties as required such as orienting new personnel to department procedures.

This opportunity offers the following:

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

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

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.