Job Information
Dignity Health MRI Technologist in Redding, California
Overview
Dignity Health Medical Foundation established in 1993 is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation with care centers throughout California. Dignity Health Medical Foundation is an affiliate of Dignity Health - one of the largest health systems in the nation - with hospitals and care centers in California Arizona and Nevada. Today Dignity Health Medical Foundation works hand-in-hand with physicians and providers throughout California to provide comprehensive health care services to the many communities we serve. As Dignity Health Medical Foundation continues to grow and establish new premier care centers we provide increasing support and investment in the latest technologies finest physicians and state-of-the-art medical facilities. We strive to create purposeful work settings where staff can provide great care while advancing in knowledge and experience through challenging work assignments and stimulating relationships. Our staff is well-trained and highly skilled qualities that are vital to maintaining excellence in care and service. Dignity Health Medical Group – North State a service of Dignity Health Medical Foundation is a multi-specialty clinic with eleven locations in Redding and Red Bluff. Along with our local affiliated Dignity Health hospitals (Mercy Medical Center – Mt. Shasta Mercy Medical Center – Redding and St. Elizabeth Community Hospital) we offer an integrated care delivery system that provides high quality compassionate care in family medicine internal medicine OB/GYN cardiology neuro-interventional general surgery endovascular surgery endocrinology ENT colorectal surgery thoracic surgery and orthopedic surgery including general total joints and spine.
Responsibilities
The MRI Technologist position is responsible for knowing his/her professional scope of practice as defined by the California Business and Professional Code and for satisfactorily completing the Dignity Health Medical Foundation orientation period that includes demonstrating skills and behaviors that meet a fully competent level of performance. MRI Technologists maintain a clean organized and safe environment and perform patient care services that support the physician / provider's practice under the supervision of the radiologists other licensed staff and Management. This includes assisting in prepping patients for MRI examinations relaying instructions from the radiologist to a patient or authorized person and collecting patient data documenting patient concerns patient messages and care provided to the patient in the patient's medical record for the radiologist's review and performing diagnostic medical imaging. May be required to work in other modalities with appropriate licensure. May be required to occasionally work at other locations within the Greater Sacramento Area as needed.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Satisfactory completion of a formal AMA school of Radiolologic Technology or equivalent to an AMA Technologic program.
High School diploma or equivalent.
RTR or RTMR
AHA BLS
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills are essential. Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy and physiology for imaging, proper operation of and care of radiology diagnostic equipment, and radiation safety is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
One (1) year experience as a MRI is preferred. Six (6) months experience in an out patient environment is preferred.
Advanced certification in MRI through ARRT preferred.
Medical terminology and familiarity with an electronic practice management system and PACS is preferred.
Pay Range
$40.75 - $59.09 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.