MRI Technologist Job San Francisco area,California USA,Healthcare

The MR Radiologic Technologist provides technical knowledge and/or coordinates the delivery of MRI services. Under the direction of a qualified physician, this position will operate a variety of equipment including high field strength magnets and support systems with MRI safety as a priority. The MR Radiologic Technologist will be responsible for patient coordination, acquisition, processing, and archiving of all patient data.

This position is responsible for training new staff as well as existing staff on new technologies. The incumbent will maintain and operate equipment according to manufacturer's specifications, reporting all problems appropriately. The MR Radiologic Technologist is an ARRT licensed technologist who maintains an ARRT sponsored MRI certification and has more than 1 year of MRI experience.

This position will support Oakland and Walnut Creek locations; will work variable hours, days, evening, nights, and weekends.

The MR Radiologic Technologist will comply and adhere to department protocols, UCSF policies and procedures, Department of Radiology policies and procedures and other applicable work rules and regulations. Incumbent works independently and under general supervision. The technologist must act with initiative and responsibility to achieve maximum radiographic quality. All duties and responsibilities will be performed in a calm manner even in stressful situations.

Incumbent will interact with Radiologist, Clinicians and peers in a cooperative, harmonious manner for maximum effectiveness. Incumbent must be able to perform all job functions deemed by Department of Radiology.

Key Responsibilities

Presents oneself in a professional manner, and with a positive attitude.

Demonstrates knowledge and ability to perform all responsibilities related to producing quality MRI exams, to include utilizing proper technique, views, positioning, labeling and patient identification.

Properly prepares room, equipment, and contrast media as needed to perform various imaging examinations and/or to assist Radiologist.

Acts in accordance with the department MRI safety policy and guidelines. Properly screens patients and support staff, for contraindications before entering the MRI environment.

Technologist may perform duties at the Main hospitals (Parnassus, Mission Bay, Mt Zion), Ambulatory Care Centers (China Basin, PCMB, Ortho Institute, Weil Neuroscience Center, UCIC) and/or satellite facilities throughout UCSF's network as deemed necessary by management.

The MR Radiologic Technologist will be required to maintain competencies in all Routine MRI exams including but not limited to:

Neuro Studies
MSK Studies
Abdominal Imaging
Pediatric Imaging
Chest Imaging ( Non Cardiac)

Patient Interaction and Quality

The position involves direct contact with both inpatient and out-patients, including interviewing them, explaining the scanning process, and positioning them on the examining table to produce high quality images.

The position requires prior experience with all age-range and specific type patients including but not limited to neonatal, pediatric, adult, geriatric and bariatric.

The technologist helps patients to feel comfortable by introducing self, calling patients by their name (using Mr., Mrs., Miss or Ms. as appropriate), respecting patient autonomy and dignity, knocking before entering exam rooms and always remaining patient and courteous.

The Technologist will anticipate patients' needs and within scope of practice and authority take initiative to meet those needs. Will keep patients informed about actions to be taken.

Properly troubleshoots equipment failures, documents, and reports to appropriate individual(s). Properly carries out QA procedures according to recommended frequency and parameters.

Schedules, begins, and completes exams using current radiology information system.

Demonstrates Living Pride and practices AIDET.

Demonstrates the ability to perform job duties in a reliable, responsible and timely fashion.

Maintains constant communication with patients as well as fellow staff.

Demonstrates the ability to work effectively and efficiently under any workload and/or patient volume.

Works safely and effectively with the anesthesia team in the MRI environment, and participates in the timeout procedure.

Demonstrates competency with MRI compatible patient monitor as well as familiarity with other MRI safe equipment including but not limited to the MRI safe infusion pump, MRI respirator and A/V equipment.

Works safely and effectively…