MRI Tech I

Job Summary: 

The MRI Technologist I provides patient care services utilizing Magnetic Resonance Imaging equipment in compliance with regulatory requirements.  Will perform general and advanced MRI procedures.

Licensure and Certification:

• Current ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT credentials required.
• Current BLS provider card is required.
• Successful completion of CDPH approved Venipuncture Course with a minimum of 10 hours of instruction in accordance with the California Venipuncture Law HSC 106985 required.

Education:

• Completion of eligibility criteria required for the ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT certification exam.

Experience:

• Minimum one (1) year of experience as an MRI Technologist, hospital experience preferred.
• Skill to perform all general MRI exams as well as Interventional MR procedures.
• Skill to work independently in high volume setting and prioritize multiple tasks.
• IV certification

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Ability to work flexible schedules as needed
• Strong organizational skills
• Problem solving skills
• Basic computer skills

Equipment:

• MRI
• MRI Injector 
   

Physical Demands - Patient Care:

• Continuous standing/walking and occasional/intermittent sitting.
• Continuous use of bilateral upper extremities in fine motor activities requiring fingering, grasping, and forward reaching between waist and shoulder level to handle/operate medical equipment/devices.
• Frequent reaching above shoulder level and overhead.
• Frequent forward bending, twisting, squatting and kneeling; occasional climbing.
• Occasional repositioning and transferring patients weighing up to 200 pounds between bed, chair, and gurney.
• Occasional lifting and carrying equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Occasional/intermittent pushing of gurneys, wheelchairs, bed and other medical equipment over tiled and carpeted surfaces.
• Continuous use of near vision to read medical equipment such as monitoring devices and reading documents and computer screens; hearing and verbal communication to interact with patients, co-workers, and other customers.