The MR Senior Radiologic Technologist provides technical knowledge and/or coordinates the delivery of MRI services. Under the direction of a qualified physician, this position will operate a variety of equipment including high field strength magnets and support systems with MRI safety as a priority. The MR Senior Radiologic Technologist will be responsible for patient coordination, acquisition, processing, and archiving of all patient data. This position is responsible for training new staff as well as existing staff on new technologies. The incumbent will maintain and operate equipment according to manufacturer’s specifications, reporting all problems appropriately. Incumbent may be required to oversee provision of MRI services and staffing coverage in absence of the MR Supervisor. 

The MR Senior Radiologic Technologist will comply and adhere to department protocols, UCSF policies and procedures, Department of Radiology policies and procedures and other applicable work rules and regulations. Incumbent works independently and under general supervision. The technologist must act with initiative and responsibility to achieve maximum radiographic quality. All duties and responsibilities will be performed in a calm manner even in stressful situations.  Incumbent will interact with Radiologist, Clinicians and peers in a cooperative, harmonious manner for maximum effectiveness. Incumbent must be able to perform all job functions deemed by Department of Radiology. 

This position is scheduled to work the night shift, Monday through Friday, from 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM. The successful candidate must be flexible and able to rotate between our Oakland and Walnut Creek campuses as needed to support departmental and operational needs.

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1. Presents oneself in a professional manner, and with a positive attitude.

2. Demonstrates knowledge and ability to perform all responsibilities related to producing quality MRI exams, to include utilizing proper technique, views, positioning, labeling and patient identification.

3. Properly prepares room, equipment, and contrast media as needed to perform various imaging examinations and/or to assist Radiologist.

4. Acts in accordance with the department MRI safety policy and guidelines. Properly screens patients and support staff, for contraindications before entering the MRI environment.

5. Technologist may perform duties at the Main hospitals (Parnassus, Mission Bay, Mt Zion), Ambulatory Care Centers (China Basin, PCMB, Ortho Institute, Weil Neuroscience Center, UCIC) and/or satellite facilities throughout UCSF’s network as deemed necessary by management.

6. The MR Radiologic Technologist will be required to maintain competencies in all MRI exams including but not limited to at least 3 of the 6 scans below:

• Cardiac Imaging
• Fetal Imaging
• Whole body Pediatric scans
• Special procedures (HIFU/DBS etc.)
• Pediatric/Adult Anesthesia
• Breast Imaging

1. The position involves direct contact with both inpatient and out-patients, including interviewing them, explaining the scanning process, and positioning them on the examining table to produce high quality images.

2. The position requires prior experience with all age-range and specific type patients including but not limited to neonatal, pediatric, adult, geriatric and bariatric.

3. The technologist helps patients to feel comfortable by introducing self, calling patients by their name (using Mr., Mrs., Miss or Ms. as appropriate), respecting patient autonomy and dignity, knocking before entering exam rooms and always remaining patient and courteous.

4. The Technologist will anticipate patients’ needs and within scope of practice and authority take initiative to meet those needs. Will keep patients informed about actions to be taken.

5. Properly troubleshoots equipment failures, documents, and reports to appropriate individual(s). Properly carries out QA procedures according to recommended frequency and