MRI Technologist, Per Diem, Variable Shift (SEIU)
About The Position
Nestled on the Central California Coast, Adventist Health Sierra Vista has been providing care to our community since 1959. Our 162-bed acute care facility includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and county designated trauma center. San Luis Obispo offers the excitement of a lively community while being a fifteen-minute drive from the serenity of Avila Beach, known for their natural hot springs, and Pismo Beach, known for their sand dunes and eucalyptus trees. Featuring a charming downtown, comfortable coastal weather, idyllic views, and an active lifestyle San Luis Obispo offers much to be had. Produces images for medical diagnosis by operating magnetic resonance equipment. Performs procedures and calibrates and operates equipment under limited radiologist direction. Processes images and coordinates patient care with other patient services. This position is represented by SEIU.
Requirements
- Certificate or diploma from MRI school or Associate's degree in Radiology: Required
- Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiology (ARRT-R) or Magnetic Resonance (ARRT-MR) or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT): Required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
- Venipuncture certification: Required
- ARRT-Radiography (ARRT-R) or ARRT-Magnetic Resonance Imaging (ARRT-MRI) or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT): Required
- Venipuncture (IV) certification: Required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree in radiologic technology or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor's): Preferred
- Radiologic Tech (RT) in the state of practice: Preferred
- Fluoroscopy license in state of employment: Preferred
Responsibilities
- Scans patients in accordance with established protocols and physician orders.
- Performs MRI diagnostic procedures in accordance with accepted protocols as directed by physicians.
- Produces images in order to diagnose and monitor a variety of conditions.
- Uses equipment to direct strong magnetic fields and radio frequencies to create 3D images of a patient's body tissues and capture quality images that describe the composition, shape and pathology of tissues.
- Summarizes, documents, verifies and presents images, findings, calculations and measurements to physicians for diagnoses.
- Ensures compliance with local, state and federal regulations, standards and protocols.
- Prepares, administers and monitors contrast media.
- Adheres to precaution standards.
- Obtains pertinent patient information and disseminates subsequent patient preparation instructions to patient care areas.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- All required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
