MRI Technologist (Per Diem, Variable Shift) at Adventist Health

Selma, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Oct, 26

Salary

64.13

Posted On

16 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

MRI Operation, Patient Care, Image Processing, Contrast Media Administration, Patient Preparation, Diagnostic Imaging, Equipment Calibration, Regulatory Compliance

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Located in the central San Joaquin Valley, Adventist Health Selma has been serving the Central Valley since 1999. We are comprised of a 57-bed acute care hospital and six local medical offices. Selma is rapidly growing with nearly 25,000 residents offering a great cost of living and close-knit communities. Residents enjoy shopping and dining opportunities, museums, historic sites and churches, all within a family-friendly atmosphere. Job Summary: 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. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: * Certificate or diploma from MRI school or Associate's degree in Radiology: Required * Bachelor's Degree in radiologic technology or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor's): Preferred Licenses/Certifications: * 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 * Radiologic Tech (RT) in the state of practice: Preferred * Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required * Fluoroscopy license in state of employment: Preferred in CA * Venipuncture certification: Required in CA * ARRT-Radiography (ARRT-R) or ARRT-Magnetic Resonance Imaging (ARRT-MRI) or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT): Required Facility Specific License/Certifications: * Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required * Venipuncture (IV) certification: Required Essential Functions: * 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. Organizational Requirements: Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein. Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

Responsibilities

Operates magnetic resonance equipment to produce high-quality 3D images for medical diagnosis and monitoring. Coordinates patient care, administers contrast media, and documents findings for physician review.