Staff Position

MRI Technologist
Kaiser Permanente
San Diego, CA
0x8 hrs, Flexible

$56-66/hour

Posted 6 days ago

Overview

Shift Breakdown0x8 hrs
ShiftFlexible

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$56-66/hour

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Description

Job Summary:
Under indirect supervision and utilizing Magnetic Resonance Imaging equipment, produces diagnostic quality cross-sectional images of the brain, spinal cord, head and neck, thorax, abdomen, pelvis, large joints and other areas of the human anatomy and vasculature . Performs basic and advanced protocols and uses/manipulates hardware and technical parameters in order to maximize Magnetic Resonance image quality and acquire images that can be utilized by physicians in order to diagnose disease processes and pathology.

Essential Responsibilities:

Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.

Essential Duties: Observes all applicable Regional, Medical Center & department policies and procedures. Demonstrates an understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological maturation process in delivery of services to patients of the age group served. Able to assess data reflective of the patients status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age specific needs and to provide the care needed in accordance with department policy. Documents clinical activities in a timely, comprehensive and accurate manner. Maintains standards of professional behavior established to enhance quality of service. Demonstrates effective communication skills. Demonstrates professional conduct in all interactions with patient and staff. Maintains equipment, supplies and work area in accordance with department guidelines.

Essential Clinical Duties and Responsibilities: Interviews patient to explain magnetic resonance imaging procedures, obtain patient history and conduct imaging screens (e.g., checking for in-vivo metal objects); correlates requested exam with patient history and diagnosis Positions patient as required for requested exam or uses variations to ensure proper positioning of patient to magnet isocenter Selects appropriate coil for requested exam and positions coil (such as head coil or knee coil) to demonstrate area of interest and to obtain maximum transmit and receive signal; selects monitoring devices and support equipment as required by patient condition Obtains optimal MR imaging throughout entire region of interest by selecting and applying imaging parameters such as - but not limited to - field of view, number of slices, slice thickness, number of excitations (acquisitions), repetition time, echo time, phase direction, frequency direction, matrix and gap between slices; performs tuning procedures; utilizes appropriate protocols for producing optimal images; identifies and uses appropriate planes for a particular exam; modifies protocols as required to produce optimal images; identifies artifacts if present and corrects for problem Recognizes the need for additional sequences, changes in protocols and the need for paramagnetic contrast studies based on patient pathology, physical condition or image quality problems. Differentiates normal anatomy and normal variations in appearance in planes from abnormal conditions in order to make associated changes in imaging May apply special applications of MR such as contrast agents/studies, MR angiography, MR interventional, magnetization transfer imaging (MTI ), echo planar, spectroscopy, maximum intensity projection, cine and perfusion/diffusion imaging Enters into computer specific data such as patient history, anatomical area to be scanned, orientation specified; keys commands to specify scan sequences into computer and adjusts transmitters and receivers; views images of area being scanned on video display screens to ensure image quality Films scan results utilizing a laser camera or photographs images and processes film.

Basic Qualifications:
Experience

Two (2) years clinical experience as a Radiologic Technologist in an acute care medical center six (6) months of clinical experience as a Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist in an acute care medical center.

Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.

Education

Successful completion of an accredited educational program in radiological technology approved by the American Medical Association and the American College of Radiology as well as an on-the-job or formal training program in cross sectional anatomy and Magnetic Resonance Imaging.

Successful completion of an on-the-job or formal training program in cross sectional anatomy and magnetic resonance imaging

License, Certification, Registration

Radiologic Technologist Certificate (California)

Radiologic Technologist Certification from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

Basic Life Support

Additional Requirements:

Ability to demonstrate knowledge of and to utilize the principles, theories, practices and techniques of basic and advanced magnetic resonance imaging including clinical exams, physics, magnetic field safety, cross sectional anatomy and patient care.

Preferred Qualifications:

Two (2) years clinical experience as an MRI Technologist in an acute care medical center computed Tomography experience.

Experience with GE MRI systems Additional training in the use and practices of Magnetic Resonance Imaging.

Advanced Certification in Magnetic Resonance Imaging issued by the ARRT Experience with Advantage Windows workstation. Experience with PACS.

Notes:

This is an On Call position to support the San Diego Service Area and can be mandated up to 40 hours per week per union contract.

Rotated hours / locations.

Required to be part of the stand-by rotation.

Kaiser Permanente Job ID #1322048. Posted job title: Mri Tech- On-Call - San Diego

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At the heart of health care, you'll find Kaiser Permanente. As the nations leading not-for-profit, integrated health plan, we make a difference in the lives of members, patients, and communities across the country.With 39 hospitals and more than 734 locations in eight states and the District of Columbia, we proudly serve more than 12.7 million members from coast to coast. Whether you choose to join a hospital in the Northwest, a clinic in Southern California, or a medical office in the Mid-Atlantic, we have many opportunities for you to shape the future of care.Our teams are empowered to advance impactful and extraordinary care for all by pioneering health outcomes, encouraging diverse viewpoints, and creating new opportunities for learning and advancement. This covers more than our members and our employees; it also reaches far into our communities. Together, we're proudly working as one for a healthier today and tomorrow.

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