MRI Technologist: Advanced Imaging & Patient Care

Responsibilities Come and join the RMC Family! We have been in the community since 1935. Our mission is to provide comprehensive multi-specialty medical services in the greater Riverside region. Your passion, inspiration, and talents are invaluable to us and our mission to serve others. Our facility can provide a place for you to thrive and continue your professional development. Quality Healthcare is our passion, improving lives is our reward. We are working to change lives and transform the delivery of healthcare. Riverside Medical Clinic is the best place to work, practice medicine, and receive care. Summary: Performs a variety of Magnetic Resonance Imaging procedures for the diagnosis of disease; provides appropriate care and service to patients of all age specific groups. The MRI Technologist exercises independence ingenuity and initiative while performing the exam. Assume responsibility for the preparation, monitoring, care, and safety of the patient. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential Functions: Essential functions are those tasks, duties and responsibilities that comprise the means of accomplishing the job’s purpose and objectives. Essential functions are critical or fundamental to the performance of the job. They are the major functions for which the person in the job is held accountable. Note: (other duties may be assigned, deleted or changed at any time, at the discretion of management, formally, or informally, either verbally or in writing).

1. Review patient history; gather pertinent previous studies and films; and examine records to ensure appropriateness of ordered examination.
2. Perform all routine aspect of MRI procedures including start up procedures, test scans. Programs selection, media injections, filming and exam processing.
3. Effectively monitor patient safety at all times. Interview patient prior to the MRI exam. Potential problems are discussed with radiologist if necessary.
4. Monitor equipment to ensure the MRI environment is safe and all systems are in proper working order. Report any potential or actual problems to the Director of Radiology in a timely manner.
5. Perform tasks such as lifting, positioning, and transferring patients on/off exam table.
6. Accurately explains the MRI procedure to the patients ensures patient comfort while on the scanner, assures positioning of the patient and successful completion of the exam or the radiologist protocol. Work closely with the radiologist taking suggestions, changes, additions or corrections to procedures by radiologists.
7. Operates complex MRI equipment for purposes of obtaining standard and complex diagnostic MRI exams.
8. Completes standard consultation form and maintains accurate records of all procedures in logbook.
9. Cleans and maintains orderliness in assigned area; maintains adequate supplies. Notifies Director of Radiology of any shortage.
10. Adheres to appropriate universal precautionary measures as outlined in the infection IIP program.
11. May participate in formal teaching programs and in-service education classes as required.
12. Performs other related duties as required such as orienting new personnel to department procedures.

This opportunity offers the following: Challenging and rewarding work environment Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries Competitive Compensation About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. Qualifications Education and/or Experience: Two years of experience preferred in a Hospital or clinic environment as a registered Radiology Technologist. 3 years MR experience preferred. High School Diploma and graduation from an accredited school of MRI Education. Previous training involving all age groups, neonatal, pediatric, adult and geriatric. Previous experience on Siemens MRI equipment a plus. Certificates, Licenses, AND Registrations: American Registry of Radiologic ARRT Certification (MR), Technologists- ARRT (MR) required. Current AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association required. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters. #J-18808-Ljbffr Riverside Medical Clinic