Job Objective :

Under the direction of Director of Radiology, OPTC, GI Lab, or Section Supervisor or designee, the MRI Technologist provides technical skills and MRI safety expertise in the MRI Department. This person is responsible for the performance of all manner of diagnostic procedures, production of high quality images and the delivery of quality health care and customer service. This person functions with minimal supervision with a wide latitude for independent judgment and initiative.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Non-Essential Duties:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge

• Knowledge of all diagnostic imaging conducted in the MRI setting.
• Extensive knowledge of MRI safety.

Skills

• Ability to operate MRI scanner.
• Ability to load and operate power injectors.
• Ability to operate/use patient monitors.
• Ability to operate PACS and RIS.

Abilities

• Ability to determine object’s safety scanned in MRI or to consult proper resources if needed.
• Ability to evaluate MRI studies for technical excellence and proper sequencing.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff to coordinate patient care.
• Good understanding of anatomical positioning and physiology.
• Ability to conform with and support the hospital performance improvement and risk management plans and policies.

AVH Values: All AVH employees will effectively demonstrate these values:

• Patients Come First – We listen actively and communicate with our patients and families, placing safety as a top priority.
• Accountability & Ownership – We fully complete tasks, are transparent, effectively communicate, and recognize that what we do reflects on us.
• Teamwork – We build trusting relationships, promote a sense of community, and are respectful of everyone. Success is about the whole team.
• Integrity & Honesty – We tell the truth at all times, speak up when something is wrong, and do the right thing when no one is looking.
• Excellence – We take pride in our work, are goal-oriented, and on a never-ending quest for top tier quality.
• Initiative & Innovation – Our can-do attitudes, creativity, and resourcefulness empower us to improve the patient’s experience, solve our own problems, make timely decisions, and look for opportunities to add value.
• Tenderness & Compassion – We have genuine empathy, show kindness, and encourage and advocate for each other.

Education and Experience:

Education

• High School graduate or Equivalent
• Graduate from ARRT Accredited Radiological Technology Program
• AS degree

Experience

• 2 years’ experience in cross-sectional anatomy, computerized tomography
• PACS and RIS experience

Required Licensure and/or Certifications:

• ARRT RT, ARRT MRI
• CRT State of California
• Venipuncture certification
• BLS certification

AVH Conduct/Compliance Expectations :

• Ability to adhere with AVH Absenteeism and Tardiness Policy
• Ability to adhere with AVH Leaves of Absence Policy
• Ability to adhere with AVH Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy
• Ability to adhere with AVH Recording of Hours Worked Policy
• Ability to adhere to the department dress code
• Ability to organize work and establish priorities
• Ability to expand on own initiative in performance of duties
• Skill and ability to follow the telephone etiquette/standards
• Conforms to AVH Standards of Excellence
• Ability to function effectively under pressure and meet time parameters
• Ability to communicate effectively while maintaining good working relationships with co-workers, managers and other hospital staff
• Ability to adhere to the normal standards of courtesy and conduct as defined under the rules of hospitality at AVH
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of patient, hospital and department information
• Ability to adhere to safety rules and regulations
• Safely and effectively uses all equipment necessary to carry out duties
• Ability to interpret and function under hospital and department policies and procedures
• Conforms with required and appropriate Joint Commission requirements
• Conforms with and supports hospital quality assurance and improvement guidelines
• Ability to participate effectively in department and hospital staff education
• Display a willingness to work as a team player
• Ability to give and support the highest level of patient/customer satisfaction at all times
• Supports and adheres to the values and mission statement established by the AVH Board of Directors
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Compliance & Integrity Program and its established policies.
• Ability to follow the Code of Conduct

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

A detailed description of the physical requirements of this job is maintained in the Employee Health Department.

• Able to perform duties in a normal hospital radiology department environment
• May be required to work in areas that include high noise levels, cool temperatures, dim lighting, and radiation exposure
• Position requires frequent standing and walking with occasional bending, twisting, squatting, kneeling and lifting as related to patient care.
• Job requires handling of patients
• Position requires occasional lifting of 10-25 lbs. and pushing/pulling of 21-35 lbs.

Education:

• Graduate from ARRT Accredited Radiological Technology Program
• AS degree

Required Licensure and/or Certifications:

• ARRT RT, ARRT MRI
• CRT State of California
• Venipuncture certification
• BLS certification