Chief MRI Technologist jobs in Berkeley, CA

Description

Join our team and a culture that supports team engagement, community service and work life balance. Bay Medical Management LLC is a Management Services Organization (MSO) focused on practice management, professional and technical health, and is a subsidiary of Bay Imaging Consultants.  Our 100 board-certified radiologists provide professional radiology services to 13 bay area hospitals. We offer completive salaries, profit sharing, 401K, and a comprehensive health and wellness insurance package. This position will be located at our state-of-the-art facility, John Muir Magnetic Imaging Center in Walnut Creek and Contra Costa Imaging Center in Concord. The facilities are easily accessible from major Bay Area highways with free onsite parking. 

SUMMARY: 

Working under general supervision, operates magnetic resonance imaging equipment to produce cross-sectional images of patient's body for diagnostic purposes, as directed by Radiologist. This is a full-time [position working nights and weekends with variable days off, and requires the ability to work cross campuses primarily location in Walnut Creek, CA and occasional travel to Concord, CA.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES – other duties may be assigned

· Checks and reviews prior films/studies.

· Interviews patient, explains procedures, prepares patient for exam, screens patient for contradictions, and transfers patient to exam area.

· Follows site standard protocol and confers with Radiologist regarding symptoms/findings and protocols.

· Assists patient on and off the examination table. 

· Determines most suitable coil(s), and positioning devices to obtain imaging of the specified area of body requested by physician. 

· Draws-up contrast materials and prepares sterile trays.

· Prepares and administers contrast media and other medications as required under the direction of the Radiologist.

· Assists with injections and ensures patient safety by following all protocols regarding the use of the pressure injector.

· Operate MRI equipment to image designated portions of the body.

· Sets up and maintains paper and/or computer records as required.

· Film Printing.

· Operates all relevant equipment and computer applications.

· Practices safety procedures.

· Maintains and cleans equipment and work area.

· Performs routine quality assurance checks on equipment. 

· Demonstrates age-related concerns in imaging for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

· Assists with training and orientation of new technologists, technicians, technologist assistants, and other support staff as required.

· Fills in for receptionist as required.

· Complies with Joint Commission and CDPH standards. 

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & EXPERIENCE: 

· Certificate of completion of radiologic technical training from an AMA approved institution.  

· Minimum 2 years of staff technologist experience.

· Working knowledge of MRI equipment, protocols, cross-sectional anatomy, sterile procedures, and medical terminology.

. Siemens and hospital-based experience a plus

· General knowledge of first aid techniques. 

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 

· Required upon hire and for duration of employment:

· Current American Registry of Radiologic Technology (RT), OR California Radiologic Technology (CRT), OR American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) certification

· Current American Registry of Radiologic Technology Advanced MRI certification (MR)

· Current CPR/BLS certificate (Healthcare Provider)

· Advanced Venipuncture Techniques for Contrast Media Administration, within 90 days of hire date

We offer a competitive salary and a full benefit package which includes: 

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• 401(k) and profit sharing

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER