Kaiser Permanente·Walnut Creek, California
Operates MRI equipment to produce diagnostic images while ensuring patient safety and following established protocols. Responsible for training new hires, students, and MRI Technologist I staff in imaging procedures.
Operates magnetic resonance imaging equipment to produce cross-sectional images (photographs) of patients 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.
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
ARRT certification preferred.
Requires a High School Diploma, California Radiologic Technologist certification, and at least two years of continuous experience as an MRI Technologist. Must be proficient in complex MRI procedures and possess Basic Life Support certification.
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