Staff / Sr. MRI Technologist

University of California San Francisco • San Francisco, CA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Radiology is a 24-hour, seven day a week operation providing imaging services for adult and pediatric inpatients and outpatients. The MR Radiologic Technologist provides technical knowledge and/or coordinates the delivery of MRI services. Under the direction of a qualified physician, this position will operate a variety of equipment including high field strength magnets and support systems with MRI safety as a priority. The MR Radiologic Technologist will be responsible for patient coordination, acquisition, processing, and archiving of all patient data. This position is responsible for training new staff as well as existing staff on new technologies. The incumbent will maintain and operate equipment according to manufacturer’s specifications, reporting all problems appropriately. Incumbent may be required to oversee provision of MRI services and staffing coverage in absence of the MR Supervisor. The MR Radiologic Technologist is an ARRT licensed technologist who maintains an ARRT sponsored MRI certification The MR Radiologic Technologist will comply and adhere to department protocols, UCSF policies and procedures, Department of Radiology policies and procedures and other applicable work rules and regulations. Incumbent works independently and under general supervision. The technologist must act with initiative and responsibility to achieve maximum radiographic quality. All duties and responsibilities will be performed in a calm manner even in stressful situations. Incumbent will interact with Radiologist, Clinicians and peers in a cooperative, harmonious manner for maximum effectiveness. Incumbent must be able to perform all job functions deemed by Department of Radiology. The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement. To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Requirements

• ARRT approved MRI Certification for Sr. Tech level.
• ARRT approved MRI Certification within six months of hire for new grads.
• BLS Certification
• Venipuncture Certification
• Graduate of a formal radiology technology training program from an AMA approved school.
• Qualifications for Sr. Tech: Minimum 3 years of experience with high field magnetic resonance system
• Competency in 3 of the 6 specialty scans within 6 months of hire: Cardiac Imaging Fetal Imaging Whole body Pediatric scans Special procedures (HIFU/DBS etc.) Pediatric/Adult Anesthesia Breast Imaging
• Qualifications for Staff Tech: Minimum 1 year training experience with high field magnetic resonance system.
• Be able to perform all Neuro Studies MSK Studies Abdominal Imaging Pediatric Imaging Chest Imaging (Non Cardiac)
• Flexibility in scheduling, ability to rotate shifts as well as coverage for weekends and holidays.
• Flexibility to rotate to other sites when necessary.
• Recent work experience in an acute care setting
• CRT Licensure
• MRSO

Responsibilities

• Patient coordination
• Acquisition, processing, and archiving of all patient data
• Training new staff as well as existing staff on new technologies
• Maintain and operate equipment according to manufacturer’s specifications, reporting all problems appropriately
• Oversee provision of MRI services and staffing coverage in absence of the MR Supervisor (if required)
• Comply and adhere to department protocols, UCSF policies and procedures, Department of Radiology policies and procedures and other applicable work rules and regulations
• Act with initiative and responsibility to achieve maximum radiographic quality
• Interact with Radiologist, Clinicians and peers in a cooperative, harmonious manner for maximum effectiveness
• Perform all job functions deemed by Department of Radiology

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees