MRI Technologist

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 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: * Requires a minimum of 8 shifts per month * Shifts, hours and/or locations may vary based on operational need. Primary Location: California,San Marcos,San Marcos Medical Offices 3 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1 Shift: Variable Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun Working Hours Start: 12:01 AM Working Hours End: 11:59 PM Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Onsite Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: B09|OPEIU|Local 30 Job Level: Individual Contributor Department: San Marcos Outpatient Med Cntr - MRI-Day - 0806 Pay Range: $59 - $69.69 / hour Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location. Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. For jobs where work will be performed in unincorporated LA County, the employer provides the following statement in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente's Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, accreditation, and licensure requirements (where applicable), and Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures. Models and reinforces ethical behavior in self and others in accordance with the Principles of Responsibility, adheres to organizational policies and guidelines; supports compliance initiatives; maintains confidences; admits mistakes; conducts business with honesty, shows consistency in words and actions; follows through on commitments. Job duties with at least occasional or possible access to: (1) patients, the general public, or other employees; (2) confidential protected health information and other confidential KP information (including employee, proprietary, financial or trade secret information); (3) KP property and assets, for example, electronic assets, medical instruments, or devices; (4) controlled substances regulated by federal law or potentially subject to diversion.