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 :

• 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.

Grade 870

Basic Qualifications :

Experience

Education

License, Certification, Registration

Additional Requirements :

Preferred Qualifications :

Primary Location : California,San Jose,San Jose Hospital

Scheduled Weekly Hours : 1

Shift : Evening

Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun; weekends as needed.

Working Hours Start : 03 : 00 PM

Working Hours End : 11 : 30 PM

Job Schedule : Call-in / On-Call

Job Type : Standard

Worker Location : Onsite

Employee Status : Regular

Employee Group / Union Affiliation : A01|SEIU|United Healthcare Workers West

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Department : San Jose Hospital - MRI-General - 0206

Pay Range : $74.36 - $78.92 / hour

Travel : No

On-site : Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.