MRI Technologist II - On Call
Company: Kaiser Permanente
Location: Redwood City
Posted on: January 29, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Summary: Operates magnetic resonance imaging
equipment to produce cross-sectional images (photographs) of
patient's body for diagnostic purposes. Under the direction of the
Chief of Radiology and the Imaging Services Director, with latitude
for independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative, performs
related technological functions to ensure optimal diagnostic
quality of patient care utilizing efficient and safe processes.
Essential Responsibilities: - Performs patient studies according to
set protocol including placing specified coil close to area of
interest. - Operates imaging and other equipment devices so that
quality diagnostic services are provided, including keying commands
to specify scan sequences into computer, adjusting transmitters and
receivers, and keying in data on keyboard of camera to photograph
images. - Interviews patient to explain magnetic resonance imaging
procedures to address patient concerns and exhibits a high degree
of tact, courtesy and poise when interacting with patients, staff,
and visitors. - Ensures patient and staff safety, including
explaining safety protocol, requesting removal of hazardous metal
objects, alerting staff of danger or carrying metal around magnet,
and monitoring patients via closed circuit TV. - Orients new hires
and trains MRI Technologist, students, trainees. - Trains MRI
Technologists I in MRI procedures. - May be required to direct,
check and train other MRI employees in absence of MRI Supervising
Technologist. - Perform other related duties as necessary. -
Supervisory Responsibilities - This job has no supervisory
responsibilities. Grade 870 Basic Qualifications: Experience -
Minimum two (2) years Regular (twenty (20) hours or more per week)
continuous recent experience as a MRI Technologist and be fully
proficient in all the duties required of a MRI Technologist II to
the satisfaction of the department manager. Education - High School
Diploma/GED. License, Certification, Registration - Radiologic
Technologist Certificate (California) - Certified Radiologic
Technologist - Venipuncture Certificate (California) within 6
months of hire - Basic Life Support Additional Requirements: - Must
have demonstrated proficiency in teaching other Technologists. -
May be required to direct, check and train other MRI employee. -
Must be fully proficient in MRI to the full satisfaction of the
department manager and have knowledge of the required protocols in
performing complex MRI procedures. - Effective oral and written
communications skills. - Ability to effectively present information
in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and
other incumbents of the organization. - Must be willing to work in
a Labor Management Partnership environment. - Also refer to
Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective
bargaining agreement. Preferred Qualifications: - ARRT
certification preferred.
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