MRI Technologist

Job Summary:

PeaceHealth is seeking an MRI Technologist for a Per Diem/Relief position. The general salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $61.32.

Responsibilities:

• Perform routine and specialized MRI procedures by integrating medical knowledge and technical skills with effective patient interaction to provide quality patient care and accurate diagnostic information.
• Prepare, supply, and equip exam rooms to meet the needs of requested examinations and to meet specific physician requirements for procedures.
• Organize daily work schedules and perform related clerical duties as required.
• Integrate previous imaging studies, laboratory results, patient history, and medical records to optimize exams.
• Perform most appropriate examinations based on patient information through consultation with interpreting physicians and/or ordering physicians as necessary.
• Provide patient education and instruction prior to and after examinations.
• Provide training/education to staff and students as indicated.
• Adapt exams to address problems of patient care as they arise and make decisions to appropriately resolve problems.
• Recognize and ensure additional study and examination techniques are applied when abnormalities are present.
• Operate MRI scanners for data acquisition, reconstruction, and documentation of images, and perform quality control measures for the purpose of ensuring optimal quality images.
• Apply the ACR Guidance Document for Safe MR Practices to ensure patient, visitor, and caregiver safety.
• Perform other patient care activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned consistent with caregivers' scope of practice, training, experience, and license/certification/registration.

Requirements:

• Radiologic Technology or equivalent education and/or experience as required for obtaining certification/license/registration as required by State for clinical practice.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age-specific principles of growth and development, and life stages to meet each patient's need.
• Demonstrated venipuncture competency.
• Demonstrated knowledge of radiologic and MRI terminology, practices, procedures, physiology, and human cross-sectional anatomy.
• Demonstrated competency in computer-based programs as they relate to MR applications.
• PACS/RIS knowledge.

Preferred:

• Previous experience.
• ImageCast/CareCast experience.
• Credentials.

Benefits:

PeaceHealth offers a competitive benefits package, including a 403(b) retirement plan, wellness benefits, discount program, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

How to Apply:

Please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.

PeaceHealth requires a completed Primary Vaccine Series (e.g., 2 dose monovalent Pfizer, Moderna, or Novavax series or 1 dose J&J vaccine series) or be Up to Date (receiving the most recent Pfizer/Moderna bivalent vaccine/booster) for COVID-19 vaccination prior to their start date.

PeaceHealth has a medical and religious exemption request process for those that are unable to receive the COVID-19 primary vaccine series due to medical/religious reasons.