Overview:
Founded in 1887, Dignity Health – California Hospital Medical Center is a 318-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in downtown Los Angeles. The hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II trauma center, the Los Angeles Center for Womens Health, obstetrics and pediatric services, and comprehensive cardiac and surgical services. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health, one of the nations five largest health care systems. Visit for more information.
Responsibilities:
Position Summary:Performs duties in support of and in compliance with the performance improvement plan, TJC and other licensing, accrediting and regulatory agencies. Through the use of accepted techniques and practices, provides high quality Magnetic Resonance Imaging studies. Through safe operation and care of equipment ensures proper safety of patients to high magnetic fields and Diagnostic MRI procedures. Ensures safety of patients by following established guidelines for MRI procedure protocols and IV contrast administration. Communicates effectively with ancillary areas and internal staff. Able to evaluate, coordinate, and execute responsibilities under pressure situations. Has the initiative to resolve customer problems by self, and involves supervisors as necessary. Provides professional and quality care to patients from neonates to geriatrics while following hospital policies, procedures and standards. Performs other duties as assigned. The above statements reflect the major functions considered necessary to describe the principle content of the job. They are not intended to be a complete statement of all work requirements, exams or duties that may be inherent in the job.
Qualifications:
Requirements:Two (2) years as an MRI technologist in a full service Radiology/MRI Department.MRI Safety Computer skills for operating within RIS/HIS/PACS, medical terminology, good communication skills.Ability to successfully complete job related communication and arithmetic calculations.Certification in MRI by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology ARRT (MR) or AMRIT.Venipuncture/IV contrast Administration Certificate requiredBLSThis position is represented by SEIU.
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