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Job Description Cedars-Sinai was awarded the Advisory Board Company?s Workplace of the Year which is an award that recognizes hospitals and health systems nationwide that have outstanding levels of employee engagement. We also have a great benefits package and competitive compensation which explains why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America?s Best Hospitals! Why work here? Beyond outstanding employee benefits including health and dental insurance, vacation, and a 403(b) we take pride in hiring the best employees. Our accomplished staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation. A Little More About What You Will be Doing The MRI Tech purposes with diagnostic imaging equipment, as directed by Radiologists, in accordance with the company policies and procedure manuals Performs all exams related to MRI with skill, accuracy and in a timely manner Coordinates all work done in the area surrounding MRI scanner. Screens all persons entering the MRI Zone 3 & 4 area appropriately and obtains signatures on appropriate documents Transports patients into the MRI scan room and attends to patient health care while patient is in the Department ensuring all patient records are private and secure Prepares patients for their test and assures patient privacy at all times Reviews MRI consent form; Assures patient brings no ferrous objects into the scan room Assures absence of medical conditions or implant and devices that may make the MRI test contraindicated Maintains and sanitizes room, equipment and coils daily, maintaining safe workplace free of clutter Operates the MRI equipment using accurate MRI safety procedures Evacuates patient accurately in case of magnet quench and quenches magnet properly when required. Monitors cryogen levels and reports to Safety Officer when they are low. Monitor all area for all persons not MRI screened. Qualifications Education: Assoc. Degree/College Diploma required. Completion of course in Radiologic technology approved by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (ARMRIT) Experience: 2 years of experience as a MRI Tech required 1 year of Fluoroscopy experience and GE 1.5HDX experience with strong musculoskeletal background preferred Licenses/Certifications: Imaging Registered Rad Tech required through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist – MR (ARRTMR), or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) – Certified MRI Technologist required Imaging CA Radiologic Tech certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) in the State of California preferred upon hire Imaging Registered Rad Tech current certification ARRT (R) with the American Registry of Radiology Technologists preferred upon hire Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association or American Red Cross required Req ID : 9175 Working Title : MRI Technologist – Oncology Department : Angeles – RadOnc Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation Job Category : Imaging Job Specialty : Nuclear/Invasive Overtime Status : NONEXEMPT Primary Shift : Day Shift Duration : 8 hour Base Pay : $43.38 – $69.41