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Adventist Health

MRI Technologist, AH Specialty, Per Diem

Adventist Health, Bakersfield, California, United States, 93399

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Overview

Central to all that California has to offer, Adventist Health Bakersfield has been providing an extraordinary team of world-class physicians, top-notch medical technology, caring professionals and award-winning quality since 1910. We are a 254-bed acute care hospital with 20 primary and specialty care medical offices. Bakersfield offers affordable housing, beautiful weather, high-quality education and proximity to Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, the Central California Coast and Southern California entertainment and amenities. Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven by a mission: living God’s love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope. Job Summary

Produces images for medical diagnosis by operating magnetic resonance equipment. Performs procedures and calibrates and operates equipment under limited radiologist direction. Processes images and coordinates patient care with other patient services. Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience: Certificate or diploma from MRI school or Associate's degree in Radiology: Required Bachelor's Degree in radiological technology or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor’s): Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiology (ARRT-R) or Magnetic Resonance (ARRT-MR) or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT): Required Radiologic Tech (RT) in the state of practice: Preferred Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required Fluoroscopy license in state of employment: Preferred in CA Venipuncture certification: Required in CA ARRT-Radiography (ARRT-R) or ARRT-Magnetic Resonance Imaging (ARRT-MRI) or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT): Required Facility Specific Licenses/Certifications: Venipuncture (IV) certification: Required Essential Functions

Scans patients in accordance with established protocols and physician orders. Performs MRI diagnostic procedures as directed by physicians. Produces images to diagnose and monitor conditions. Uses MRI equipment to create 3D images and captures quality images describing tissue composition, shape and pathology. Summarizes, documents, verifies and presents images, findings, calculations and measurements to physicians. Ensures compliance with local, state and federal regulations, standards and protocols. Prepares, administers and monitors contrast media. Adheres to precaution standards. Obtains pertinent patient information and disseminates subsequent patient preparation instructions to patient care areas. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health requires all associates to receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By applying, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand their contents. About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Our team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven by a mission: living God’s love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

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