MRI Imaging Specialist
- Loma Linda University Medical Center
- Loma Linda, CA, USA
Job Description
UH: MRI (Full-time, Evening Shift) -
Our mission is to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Our core values are compassion, integrity, excellence, teamwork and wholeness.
The Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Imaging Specialist performs highly specialized MRI examinations. Operates specialized MRI equipment and software to obtain images of human anatomy for diagnostic and/or therapeutic determinations. Follows established departmental standard operating procedures to provide optimal imagery for diagnosis processes. Maintains responsibility of patient's safety, care and monitoring. Performs functions such as processing of data for image reconstruction, transfer to Picture Archiving Communications System, quality control and quality improvement. Performs other duties as needed.
Completion of an accredited Radiology Technologist Program required. No experience required. Minimum two years of experience preferred. American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)(R), Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and Intravenous (IV) Certification required.
Ability to operate all MRI equipment, PACS, QuadRis and portable x-ray equipment. Able to write legibly; assemble, troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment, and perform technical age-specific patient care activities as required; use computer and software programs necessary to the position. Use computer for essential job duties. Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with all age group patients (neonates, infants, pediatrics, adults, elderly), physicians and co-workers. Has the ability to communicate effectively about complex matters with others. Able to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing and on the telephone; perform basic math functions essential to the position; think critically; organize and prioritize workload; manage multiple assignments effectively; work well under pressure, problem solve; recall information; pay close attention to detail; document legibly. Ability to hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone, and identify and distinguish various sounds associated with workplace; see adequately to read computer screens, records, and written documents necessary to the position; discern temperature variances through touch.
Specialties & Research:
As the largest hospital in our region, Loma Linda University Medical Center (LLUMC) has over 20 specialties. We are involved in clinical studies and other research programs in areas such as perinatal and molecular biology. We have led the field of infant heart transplantation where we have performed about 50% of the world’s heart transplants in infants less than six months of age, while our Cancer Institute brings focus to cancer research on prevention and treatment. Other areas of research include osteoporosis, mineral metabolism and nutrition.
Our specialties include:
- Cancer Care - including Proton Treatment Center
- Cardiac Services
- Transplantation Services
- Rehabilitation/Orthopaedic/Neurosurgery Services
- Children's Hospital
- Mental Health Services
- Emergency Services
- Level III NICU
For nearly 100 years, Loma Linda University Medical Center (LLUMC) has been committed to providing its community with the best health care possible. With more than 400 faculty physicians and over 6,000 other personnel dedicated to the delivery of quality health care, our hospital proudly celebrates its one hundred year anniversary. From its humble beginnings in 1905 to the present day 11-story building with 789 licensed beds; we have grown to become a leader in health care and pioneer of life-saving medicine.
LLUMC operates some of the largest clinical programs in the United States in areas such as neonatal care. We are also recognized as an international leader in infant heart transplantation and one of only three hospital-based proton cancer treatment centers in the country. Each year, the institution admits over 30,000 inpatients and serves over 400,000 outpatients. LLUMC is the only Level-I regional trauma center for Inyo, Mono, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties.
Loma Linda University Medical Center is a 789-bed academic tertiary care hospital with over twenty specialties. We have 72 beds in our Level III NICU, which is the only one of its kind and size in our region, as well as the Children’s Hospital dedicated just for kids. Along with the Children’s Hospital, LLUMC’s East Campus, and Behavioral Medicine Center, we have nearly 900 beds available for patient care. Our East Campus specializes in the areas of physical medicine and rehabilitation, orthopedics, neurosurgery and family medicine.
Honors & Recognition
- “America’s Best Hospital” for Cardiac Services US News & World Report 2004
- National Research Corporation (NRC) Consumer Choice Award for 5 straight years (1999-2004) for the San Bernardino and Riverside Counties
- Serving the Community for 100 Years