Staff / Sr. MRI Technologist

University of California, San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

12d

About The Position

The MR Radiologic Technologist provides technical expertise and coordinates MRI services under the direction of a qualified physician. The technologist operates high-field-strength magnets and related support systems, prioritizing MRI safety, and is responsible for patient coordination, image acquisition and processing, and archiving patient data. The role also includes training new and existing staff on technologies, maintaining equipment according to manufacturer specifications, and reporting equipment problems. The incumbent works independently under general supervision and is expected to use initiative and responsibility to achieve high-quality imaging while remaining calm under stress and working cooperatively with radiologists, clinicians, and colleagues. The position involves direct patient contact with inpatients and outpatients across neonatal, pediatric, adult, geriatric, and bariatric populations. Duties include interviewing patients, explaining procedures, preparing and positioning patients, screening patients and support staff for MRI contraindications, and performing routine MRI exams such as neuro, musculoskeletal, abdominal, pediatric, and non-cardiac chest imaging. The technologist may work at UCSF hospitals, ambulatory care centers, or satellite facilities as management requires. The technologist follows department and hospital policies, MRI safety and contrast-administration procedures, patient identification and confidentiality requirements, and applicable professional standards. Responsibilities also include quality-control procedures, information-system and documentation tasks, participation in accreditation and peer review, staff orientation and mentoring, continuing professional development, and quality and safety improvement activities. Other duties within the scope of the job, training, and licensure may be assigned.

Requirements

Graduate of a formal radiologic technology training program at an AMA-approved school.
ARRT-approved MRI certification.
BLS certification.
Phlebotomy/venipuncture certification.
More than one year of MRI experience is stated in the role description.
Flexibility to rotate shifts and provide weekend and holiday coverage.
Flexibility to rotate to other sites when necessary.
Ability to perform neuro, musculoskeletal, abdominal, pediatric, and non-cardiac chest imaging.
For the Sr. level classification: minimum three years of experience with a high-field magnetic resonance system in acute-care settings.
For the Sr. level classification: demonstrate and maintain competency in three specialty scan areas within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

CRT licensure.
MRSO additional credential.
Minimum one year of experience with a high-field magnetic resonance system in acute-care settings.

Responsibilities

Operate MRI equipment and support systems and perform MRI examinations using appropriate techniques, views, positioning, labeling, and patient-identification procedures.
Coordinate patient care, explain scanning procedures, interview and position patients, maintain communication, and provide courteous, respectful service.
Prepare rooms, equipment, and contrast media; administer contrast and inject patients according to department protocols, using the power injector as appropriate.
Screen patients and support staff for MRI contraindications and follow MRI safety guidelines and procedures.
Maintain competencies in routine neuro, musculoskeletal, abdominal, pediatric, and non-cardiac chest MRI exams.
Maintain equipment, troubleshoot failures, document problems, and report them to appropriate personnel.
Perform quality-assurance procedures and daily quality-control scans.
Schedule, begin, and complete examinations in the radiology information system and ensure clinical data and visit information are correct.
Use the radiology information system, electronic ordering and information systems, MRI computer systems, and PACS/RIS downtime procedures competently.
Work safely with anesthesia teams and ancillary staff in the MRI environment; participate in timeout procedures and use MRI-compatible monitoring and other MRI-safe equipment.
Check crash carts, oxygen, suction, and patient-monitor equipment at the beginning of assigned shifts.
Participate in orientation and training for staff, students, residents, and faculty; mentor junior staff and cross-train as needed.
Participate in ACR/JCAHO accreditation, peer review, recruitment and interviewing, employee evaluation input, annual staff presentations, and departmental or hospital committees.
Help maintain current, streamlined MRI protocols and participate in approved research studies.
Support patient satisfaction and patient or MRI safety improvement projects and attend required training and in-services.
Maintain a clean work environment consistent with infection-control and environmental-health standards; follow patient-safety, attendance, confidentiality, and professional-conduct policies.
Assist other areas when patient volume is low, assist other departments when necessary, and perform other duties within the scope of the role.