MRI Technologist

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our MRI Technologist, you will be responsible for performing high-quality magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examinations to assist in diagnosing medical conditions.

Every day you will prepare patients for scans, operate advanced MRI equipment, ensure patient safety in the magnetic environment, and accurately capture detailed anatomical images.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate expert technical proficiency in MRI, meticulous attention to detail for image quality and safety, and excellent patient communication to ensure a comfortable and effective diagnostic experience.

• Must interview the patient, explain examination.

• Reviews patient history and previous exams for allergies and contraindications.

• Responsible to monitor patient and report any changes in patient condition. Must understand patient needs and responds accordingly.

• Performs MRI scans.

• Must enter scan data into the scanner making sure patient orientation and anatomy are correctly displayed.

• Ensures technologists initials are displayed on the images.

Job Requirements

Required:

• Minimum one (1) year MRI experience

• Medical Radiographer: CA, upon hire and

• Fluoroscopy Radiology Tech: CA, upon hire and

• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT, upon hire or

• Registered Technologist Bone Densitometry, upon hire or

• Registered Technologist Computed Tomography, upon hire or

• Registered Technologist Cardio Interventional Radiography, upon hire or

• Registered Technologist Mammography, upon hire or

• Registered Technologist Magnetic Resonance Imaging, upon hire or

• Registered Technologist Nuclear Medicine Technology, upon hire or

• Registered Technologist Quality Management, upon hire or

• Registered Technologist Radiation Therapy, upon hire or

• Registered Technologist Vascualr Inteventional Rad, upon hire or

• Registered Technologist Vascular Sonography, upon hire

• Current BLS through American Heart Association (AHA BLS)

Where You'll Work

Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Hospitals have a history of caring for our community that goes back more than 100 years. We provide a broad range of medical and surgical services including minimally invasive and outpatient options. Our family of services includes the area's only inpatient oncology unit, the Orthopedic, Spine, and Hand Center, Family Birth Center, the Lactation Support Center and retail store, and many others. Mercy Hospital Downtown is a 194-bed facility located in downtown Bakersfield. Mercy Hospital Southwest is a 78-bed facility and the only hospital located in the rapidly growing area west of Highway 99. Mercy Hospital is a member of Dignity Health and is a trusted community partner, serving residents of Bakersfield and Kern County with quality, compassionate care since 1910. Learn more here ( at

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Pay Range

$53.62 - $63.17 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.