MRI Technologist - Diagnostic Imaging

County of Riverside•Moreno Valley, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The County of Riverside's Magnetic Resonance Imaging unit at Riverside University Health Systems - Medical Center seeks an MRI Technologist to join our team in Moreno Valley. Selected candidates will perform specialized MRI procedures in a fast-paced Level I Trauma Center environment serving inpatient and outpatient populations. Duties include screening patients for MRI safety, positioning and monitoring patients during exams, starting IVs and administering contrast media, operating 1.5T and 3T MRI equipment, performing quality control checks, and documenting patient information in Epic. Incumbents will collaborate with radiologists, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to provide high-quality diagnostic imaging and timely patient care while maintaining equipment, supplies, and exam room readiness. Competitive applicants will have acute care hospital or trauma center MRI experience, knowledge of MRI safety practices, proficiency in operating advanced imaging equipment, and strong communication and teamwork skills in a high-volume healthcare environment. Schedule: 5/8 - Graveyard Shift 11:00 pm to 7:30 am Monday - Friday with rotating weekends, holidays, and on-call coverage Meet the team! Riverside University Health System Medical Center provides high-quality, patient-centered care through a dedicated team serving Riverside County. Learn more at RUHS Medical Center website .

Requirements

Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test and successful completion of an American Medical Association (AMA) recognized Diagnostic Radiologic Technology training program.
Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) as a Registered Radiologic Technologist (Radiography).
Possession of a current and valid Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) certificate and Fluoroscopy Permit issued by the State of California Department of Public Health,
advanced certification in Magnetic Resonance Imaging issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or by the American Registry of Magnetic Imaging Resonance Technologists (ARMRIT),
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA),
certificate in venipuncture.

Nice To Haves

Acute care hospital or trauma center MRI experience
Knowledge of MRI safety practices
Proficiency in operating advanced imaging equipment
Strong communication and teamwork skills in a high-volume healthcare environment

Responsibilities

Perform all routine aspects of MRI procedures, including but not limited to; QC, start-up procedures, signal-to-noise test scans, program/sequence selection, contrast injection, and image processing.
Explain to patients the magnetic resonance imaging procedures, address patient concerns and exhibit a high degree of tact, courtesy and poise when interacting with patients, staff and visitors.
Instruct patients regarding magnetic imaging procedures; prepare, position and manipulate patients to ensure appropriate placement for imaging.
Prepare and administer the appropriate oral, intestinal and I.V. contrast media or as appropriate, assist the radiologist with I.V. contrast administration.
Calibrate and operate equipment to ensure that the scan is correctly and diagnostically executed in minimal time.
Recognize the need for additional sequences, changes in protocols and the need for paramagnetic contrast studies based on patient pathology, physical condition or sub-optimal image quality.
Apply MRI interventional, magnetization transfer imaging (MTI), echo planar, spectroscopy, maximum intensity projection, cine, and perfusion/diffusion imaging.
Calibrate and operate equipment to ensure that the scan is correctly and diagnostically executed in minimal time.
Evaluate images on video display screen for diagnostic quality and presence of artifacts; evaluate videotapes and computer-generated information for technical quality; take corrective action as indicated to ensure image quality.