MRI Technologist II

Job

Summary : Operates magnetic

resonance imaging equipment to produce cross-sectional images

(photographs) of patient's body for diagnostic purposes. Under the

direction of the Chief of Radiology and the Imaging Services

Director, with latitude for independent judgment, ingenuity and

initiative, performs related technological functions to ensure

optimal diagnostic quality of patient care utilizing efficient and

safe

processes.

Essential

Responsibilities :

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Performs patient studies according to

set protocol including placing specified coil close to area of

interest.

Operates imaging and other

equipment devices so that quality diagnostic services are provided,

including keying commands to specify scan sequences into computer,

adjusting transmitters and receivers, and keying in data on

keyboard of camera to photograph

images.

Interviews patient to

explain magnetic resonance imaging procedures to address patient

concerns and exhibits a high degree of tact, courtesy and poise

when interacting with patients, staff, and

visitors.

Ensures patient and staff

safety, including explaining safety protocol, requesting removal of

hazardous metal objects, alerting staff of danger or carrying metal

around magnet, and monitoring patients via closed circuit

TV.

Orients new hires and trains MRI

Technologist, students,

trainees.

Trains MRI Technologists I

in MRI procedures.

May be required

to direct, check and train other MRI employees in absence of MRI

Supervising Technologist.

Perform

other related duties as

necessary.

Supervisory

Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory

responsibilities.

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Grade 870

Basic

Qualifications : Experience

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Minimum two (2) years Regular (twenty

(20) hours or more per week) continuous recent experience as a MRI

Technologist and be fully proficient in all the duties required of

a MRI Technologist II to the satisfaction of the department

manager.

Education

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High School

Diploma / GED.

License,

Certification, Registration

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Radiologic Technologist Certificate

(California)

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Certified Radiologic Technologist -

Venipuncture Certificate (California) within 6 months of

hire

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Basic Life

Support

Additional

Requirements :

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Must have demonstrated proficiency in

teaching other Technologists.

May be

required to direct, check and train other MRI

employee.

Must be fully proficient

in MRI to the full satisfaction of the department manager and have

knowledge of the required protocols in performing complex MRI

procedures.

Effective oral and

written communications

skills.

Ability to effectively

present information in one-on-one and small group situations to

customers, clients, and other incumbents of the

organization.

Must be willing to

work in a Labor Management Partnership

environment.

Also refer to Position

Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining

agreement.

Preferred

Qualifications : Experience

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ARRT certification

preferred.