MRI Technologist jobs in California

Expert MRI is a cutting-edge medical diagnostics company featuring the region?s foremost experts in neck/spine injury and general orthopedic imaging.

Expert MRI is a cutting-edge medical diagnostics company featuring the region?s foremost experts in general orthopedic imaging and injuries of the neck and spine. At Expert MRI, we utilize the latest in science and technology to advance injury diagnostics, providing clients with access to state-of-the-art services that ensure accuracy and efficiency

We are seeking MRI Technologist to join our team.

**Schedule - Evening / Weekends

**Pay Range - $30.00-$50.00 based on experience and credentials

The MRI Technologist operates magnetic resonance imaging equipment to produce cross-sectional images of the patient?s body for diagnostic purposes.

• Interviews patient to explain magnetic resonance imaging procedures and ensures removal of those metal objects which are hazardous to patient and equipment when magnet is activated.
• Prevents patients or others who have incompatible objects that cannot be removed from entering the magnet room.
• Positions patient on examining table and places specified coil (receiver) such as head coil or knee coil, close to area of interest, following protocols requested by Radiologist.
• Demonstrates use of microphone that allows patient and technologist to communicate during examination.
• Performs phlebotomy as needed to safely inject contrast media as indicated and approved.
• Enters data such as patient history, anatomical area to be scanned, orientation specified, and position of entry into aperture of magnetic resonance imaging equipment (head or feet first), into computer.
• Keys commands to specify scan sequences, and adjust transmitters and receivers, into computer.
• Observes patient through window of control room and on closed circuit TV screen to monitor patient safety and comfort and communicates regularly with patient to assure comfort and compliance.
• Views images of area being scanned on video monitor to ensure quality of acquisition datasets.
• Modify pulse sequence parameters as needed to achieve optimal results.
• Moves DICOM datasets to destinations and storage per policy and procedure.
• Alerts and controls access to anyone about to enter magnet room to danger of wearing or carrying metal around magnet.
• Acts as a gatekeeper to maintain a safe environment.
• Participates in the training of MRI students in their clinical rotation as needed.

Education/Experience:

• Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Medical software, PC and office software, modality interface software and hardware.
• Graduate of a certified school of MRI technology.
• Registered as an MRI technologist by either ARRT or ARMRIT by passing the registry exam and qualifying for the position.

What We Offer:

Medical, Dental, and Vision, Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D Coverage, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term, Disability Employee Assistance, Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Time, Paid Holidays, 401(k)

Required for Application to position: Resume, must be willing to undergo References and Background check and must be authorized to work in the United States.

Expert MRI is an equal opportunity employer