About the position
With your passion for solving clinical mysteries and our comprehensive imaging capabilities and sophisticated technology, you can experience an exciting and rewarding imaging career at UCLA Health. You'll be able to elevate your skills, expand your knowledge, and grow your career within an inclusive, supportive, and empowering workplace. Come see for yourself! As the MRI Technologist you will perform basic and complex MR imaging procedures as well as post-processing responsibilities. This will require an in-depth understanding of human cross-sectional anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology and medical terminology. You will be expected to support all imaging centers staffed by our organization. You will be required to maintain a high degree of accuracy in patient positioning and image acquisition/formation. You will also need to apply your knowledge of magnetic field safety and properly screen all patients and visitors prior to admittance into the MR magnet room.
Responsibilities
- Ensure accurate processing of radiology orders
- Maintain accurate up-to-date records of procedures performed
- Operate a variety of post-processing/3D workstations
- Perform accurate image archival
- Prepare and administer paramagnetic contrast media
- Sensitively handle physical and emotional needs of the patient
Requirements
- A combination of the ARRT and CRT - required. MR certificate required
- OR a combination of the ARRT and ARMRIT (MR) - required
- BCLS from American Heart Association or American Red Cross - required
- Graduate from a AMA Radiologic Technologist Program - required
- Ability to adapt to advancements and changing technologies
- Ability to identify contraindications for exams
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and independent decision-making skills
- Familiarity with clinical billing (IDX codes)
- Knowledge of human anatomy and pathology
- Strong attention to detail and multi-tasking abilities
Nice-to-haves
- Venipuncture certificate - preferred
- AA or BS - preferred
- At least 1 year of MRI experience - preferred
- Siemens experience - preferred
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