Relief MRI Technologist, Emeryville – Relief/Per Diem, Days (08HR)

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Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)

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Department
Stanford Health Care Imaging is committed to providing outstanding care, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, and offering the subspecialty expertise of Stanford's world-renowned Department of Radiology. Our team of medical professionals conduct more than a quarter of a million studies each year, maintaining the highest standards of clinical excellence provided in a compassionate, caring environment. / State-of-the-Art Breast Imaging Technology

The Stanford Emeryville Outpatient Imaging Centers have the state-of-the-art MRI 3T scanners, Digital Mammography, Ultrasound and Bone Density, offering referring physicians and patients’ easy access to the latest advances in imaging.

Why Stanford Health Care?

*We are a top 10 ranked level 1 trauma magnet facility in the U.S. with world recognition and state-of-the-art facilities.
*Our compensation rates are extremely competitive.

This is a Stanford Health Care job.

A Brief Overview
This position performs a variety of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures on patients using high field strength magnets and related equipment. The MRI Technologist performs MRI imaging sequences necessary to reach a medical diagnosis and decision. Works under the guidance of Radiologists; participates in resident training program and may be responsible for specific areas of instruction in the training of Radiology students, house staff, or others, in MRI procedures, protocols, and equipment and/or safety issues. Bills all procedures performed and maintain necessary paperwork.

Locations
Stanford Health Care

What you will do

• Assists in the training of Radiology students, house staff, or others, in MRI procedures, protocols, and equipment and/or safety issues.

• Bills all procedures performed and maintain necessary paperwork.

• Obtains quality images for medical diagnosis by performing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures as directed by a physician by using appropriate technical factors and scanning techniques.

• Performs and remains current on all scanning protocols.

• Photographs and develops film in accordance with the department standards. Evaluates MRI scans for technical quality, collate processed images and sequence of exposure and label appropriately.

• Prepares patients for MRI exam: explains procedure, ensures that patient screening form is properly completed, safely transfers patient to MRI equipment, properly positions patient and assists patient on completion of exam; completes exams in the required timeframe.

• Troubleshoots equipment problems and when necessary report to the proper personnel for repair.

• Utilizes ancillary equipment appropriately: PACS system, laser camera, MedRad power injector, IDXRad, and Invivo monitor.

Education Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) program or Radiologic technology program.

Experience Qualifications

• One (1) year of progressively responsible and directly related work experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with widely diverse groups, including individuals at all levels both within and outside the organization and gain their cooperation.

• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.

• Ability to perform general and specialized radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures which meet the departments standard of quality.

• Ability to troubleshoot, document and communicate equipment problems.

• Ability to work effectively as a team player.

• Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area.

• Knowledge of Magnetic resonance imaging physics, physiology, structural and organic anatomy including cross-sectional anatomy.

• Knowledge of Magnetic resonance imaging techniques, methods, and equipment.

• Knowledge of medical equipment, instruments, and related functionalities.

• Knowledge of methods of positioning patients for radiographic and magnetic resonance imaging procedures.

• Knowledge of principles of image processing and development applicable to diagnostic imaging.

• Knowledge of safety principles and procedures related to ultrasound procedures and equipment.

Licenses and Certifications

• BLS - Basic Life Support and

• ARMRIT - Amer Reg Mag Imaging Res Tech or

• ARRT - Radiology Tech License or

• CRT

These principles apply to ALL employees:

SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience

Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.

You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:

• Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care

• Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health

• Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $73.34 - $82.58 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.