MRI Technologist

CommonSpirit Health • Redding, CA

10d

About The Position

The MRI Technologist position is responsible for knowing his/her professional scope of practice as defined by the California Business and Professional Code and for satisfactorily completing the Dignity Health Medical Foundation orientation period that includes demonstrating skills and behaviors that meet a fully competent level of performance. MRI Technologists maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment and perform patient care services that support the physician / provider's practice under the supervision of the radiologists, other licensed staff and Management. This includes assisting in prepping patients for MRI examinations, relaying instructions from the radiologist to a patient or authorized person, and collecting patient data, documenting patient concerns, patient messages, and care provided to the patient in the patient's medical record for the radiologist's review, and performing diagnostic medical imaging. May be required to work in other modalities with appropriate licensure. May be required to occasionally work at other locations within the Greater Sacramento Area as needed.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Satisfactory completion of a formal AMA school of Radiolologic Technology or equivalent to an AMA Technologic program.
• RTR or RTMR
• BLS-CPR
• Excellent interpersonal organizational and customer service skills are essential.
• Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy and physiology for imaging proper operation of and care of radiology diagnostic equipment and radiation safety is required.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year experience as a MRI is preferred.
• Six (6) months experience in an out patient environment is preferred.
• Medical terminology and familiarity with an electronic practice management system and PACS is preferred.

Responsibilities

• assisting in prepping patients for MRI examinations
• relaying instructions from the radiologist to a patient or authorized person
• collecting patient data
• documenting patient concerns, patient messages, and care provided to the patient in the patient's medical record for the radiologist's review
• performing diagnostic medical imaging

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees