MRI Technologist – Full Time, Rotating shifts (08HR)

Stanford Health Care • Palo Alto, CA

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About The Position

The MRI Technologist performs magnetic resonance imaging procedures on patients using high-field-strength magnets and related equipment. The role performs imaging sequences needed to support medical diagnosis and decisions, working under the guidance of Radiologists. The technologist may participate in resident training and help instruct Radiology students, house staff, or others on MRI procedures, protocols, equipment, and safety. The role also bills procedures and maintains required paperwork.

The position is with Stanford Health Care in the United States and is listed as full-time with rotating 8-hour shifts. The technologist prepares patients for exams, obtains and evaluates images, follows scanning protocols, and uses ancillary imaging equipment. The role also troubleshoots equipment issues and reports them to appropriate personnel.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) program or Radiologic Technology program.
• One year of progressively responsible and directly related work experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with diverse groups and gain their cooperation.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to perform general and specialized radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures meeting department quality standards.
• Ability to troubleshoot, document, and communicate equipment problems.
• Ability to work effectively as a team player.
• Knowledge of computer systems and software used in the functional area.
• Knowledge of MRI physics, physiology, structural and organic anatomy, including cross-sectional anatomy.
• Knowledge of MRI techniques, methods, and equipment.
• Knowledge of medical equipment, instruments, and related functionalities.
• Knowledge of patient-positioning methods for radiographic and MRI procedures.
• Knowledge of image-processing and development principles applicable to diagnostic imaging.
• Knowledge of safety principles and procedures related to ultrasound procedures and equipment.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• One of the following certifications: ARMRIT (American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist), ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologist), or CRT (California Certified Radiology Tech).
• Adopt and execute Stanford Health Care's C-I-CARE standards to support an exceptional patient and family experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with training Radiology students, house staff, or others in MRI procedures, protocols, equipment, and safety.
• Bill for procedures performed and maintain necessary paperwork.
• Perform MRI procedures as directed by a physician, using appropriate technical factors and scanning techniques to obtain quality diagnostic images.
• Perform and remain current on scanning protocols.
• Photograph and develop film in accordance with department standards.
• Evaluate MRI scans for technical quality, collate processed images and exposure sequences, and label images appropriately.
• Prepare patients for MRI exams by explaining procedures, ensuring screening forms are complete, safely transferring and positioning patients, assisting them after the exam, and completing exams within the required timeframe.
• Troubleshoot equipment problems and report them to appropriate personnel for repair.
• Use ancillary equipment appropriately, including the PACS system, laser camera, MedRad power injector, IDXRad, and Invivo monitor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed