Adventist Health·Simi Valley, California
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.
Centered in beautiful Southern California, Adventist Health Simi Valley has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1965.
We are comprised of a 144-bed hospital, home care services and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Ventura County.
Simi Valley is a suburban area nestled between an urban oasis and the stunning shores of the Pacific Ocean.
Bordering Los Angeles allows hiking in the morning and attending film premieres in the evening.
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: 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.
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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.
Requires a certificate/diploma from MRI school or an Associate's degree in Radiology, along with ARRT or ARMRIT certification. Must hold BLS and Venipuncture certifications, with a Bachelor's degree and state licensure preferred.
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