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MRI Technologist II

Kaiser Permanente

#Patient Safety #MRI #Radiology #Basic Life Support #ARRT Certification #Magnetic Resonance Imaging #Imaging Services #Diagnostic Quality #Venipuncture Certificate

Quick overview

Operates MRI equipment to produce diagnostic cross-sectional images while ensuring patient safety and protocol adherence. Responsible for training and orienting new MRI technologists and students.

Requirements summary

Requires a High School Diploma, California Radiologic Technologist certification, and at least two years of continuous MRI experience. Must be proficient in complex MRI procedures and have demonstrated teaching capabilities.

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Job description

Job Summary

Operates magnetic resonance imaging equipment to produce cross-sectional images (photographs) of patients 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 Have 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
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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.