MRI Technologist Per Diem Pool - II/III/IV

Job Description:

MRI Technologist Per Diem Pool - II/III/IV

Description

Description

Under direct supervision (Rad Tech PDP II) and general supervision (Rad Tech-PDP III/IV), prepares and positions patients for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) examinations and performs quality control measures for the purpose of ensuring optimal quality images for interpretation by the Radiologist in an accurate and timely manner.

The ideal candidate will perform all MRI exams independently, understand cross-sectional anatomy, be venipuncture certified, be flexible with scheduling to work a variety of shifts, participate in the on-call rotation for MRI and have advanced certification in MRI from the ARRT.

Distinguishing Characteristics
The Per Diem Pool (PDP) classifications are distinguished from the Regular classifications in that incumbents in these classifications receive limited benefits. They will receive shift differential, standby and callback premium pay and will participate in the Ventura County Employees' Retirement Association, if they are assigned a biweekly work schedule of 64 hours or more. Incumbents hired into these positions are not guaranteed any specific number of work hours per biweekly pay period, and management has the authority to relieve them from duty when there is insufficient work.

Approximate Salary

Radiologic Technologist PDP II $38.84 per hour

Radiologic Technologist PDP III $45.88 per hour

Radiologic Technologist PDP IV $49.41 per hour

SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL

An employee in this role may be eligible for an evening/night shift differential of 5% above their current base salary.

DEPARTMENT/AGENCY: Health Care Agency - Ventura County Medical Center

Radiologic Technologists II/III/IV - PDP are represented by the Services Employees International Union (SEIU) and are eligible for overtime compensation.

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Per Diem Pool vacancies within the Health Care Agency for this position only. There is currently one (1) Per Diem Pool vacancy.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
OPENING DATE: July 17, 2025
CLOSING DATE: July 31, 2025, 5:00 p.m.

Examples Of Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

MRI Technologist PDP III/III/IV

• Prepares and positions patients for examination according to approved modality protocols.
• Sets up and operates related equipment per department protocols
• Evaluates cross-sectional images for interpretation by Radiologists, assisting them as required
• Works in pressure situations with staff, physicians, and critically ill patients
• Completes the billing process for each patient encounter utilizing all Imaging department electronic systems and the hospital electronic medical record system.
• May be required assist, lift, and transport patients to and from the MRI department.
• May demonstrate proficiency in IV contrast administration.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Typical Qualifications

These are entrance requirements to the exam process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.

EDUCATION

• Graduation from a single two-year allied health education program that is patient-care related OR
• Graduation from a program accredited by The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Professionals (CAAHEP) that specifically conducts programmatic accreditation for diagnostic medical sonography/diagnostic cardiac sonography/vascular technology OR
• Bachelor's degree in sonography or vascular technology OR
• Bachelor's degree in any major and the equivalent of one (1) year of full-time clinical ultrasound/vascular experience (NOTE: this experience cannot be used to satisfy the experience required below)

AND

MRI Technologist, Per Diem Pool II

• Graduation from an accredited MRI program OR
• At least six(6) months of experience performing the duties in MRI.

MRI Technologist, Per Diem Pool III

• Minimum two (2) years of experience performing the duties in MRI.
  

MRI Technologist, Per Diem Pool IV

• Minimum five (5) years of experience performing the duties in MRI.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess a valid Fluoroscopy Permit issued by the State of California Department of Public Health/Radiologic Health Branch
• Must possess a valid CPR certification

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Working knowledge of:

• Anatomy, physiology, physics, and medical terminology as it relates to each modality.
• HIPAA regulations.
• Exam specific requirements when imaging neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients.
• Documentation required for exam billing processes.
• The Joint Commission requirements, National Patient Safety Goals and all pertinent regulations per modality.

Demonstrated ability to:

• Establish effective working relationships with patients, physicians, and staff.
• Provide clear and concise explanations to patients to reduce anxieties and obtain cooperation.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Perform exams requiring sterile field set-up and maintenance.
• Perform routine and complex and/or specialty imaging services studies to include measurements of normal and abnormal pathology.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Duties are performed in an acute care setting and include frequent lifting of and/or transportation of patients by wheelchair or gurney/stretcher; moving imaging equipment to patient’s bedside for portable studies and standing for extended periods of time; possible continued exposure to x-radiation scatter; and exposure to various types of infectious diseases, blood, body tissues or excretions.

Shift assignments may include VCMC and/or Santa Paula Hospital and day, evening, night, weekend, and holiday hours.
Standby/Callback shift assignments are a requirement for Magnetic Resonance Technologists, Interventional Radiology Technologists and the PACS Administrator.

Recruitment Process

FINAL FILING DATE: Applications must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources, Health Care Agency in Ventura, California, no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 31, 2025.

To apply on-line, please refer to our web site at www.ventura.org/jobs . If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 677-5184 for application materials and submit them to County of Ventura Human Resources- Health Care Agency, 646 County Square Drive, Ventura, CA 93003.

LATERAL TRANSFER OPTION: If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible. If interested, please click here for additional information.

Note to Applicants: It is essential that you complete all sections of your application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and accurately to demonstrate your qualifications. A resume and/or other related documents may be attached to supplement the information in your application and supplemental questionnaire; however, it/they may not be submitted in lieu of the application.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE - Qualifying: All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this exam at the time of filing. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the exam process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in the application being removed from consideration.

APPLICATION EVALUATION - Pass/Fail: An application evaluation will be conducted to determine whether each applicant possesses the required licensure, certification, and/or experience for this recruitment. Those candidates who meet the requirements will be placed on the eligible list.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A thorough pre-employment, post offer background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information and driving record may be required for this position.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

For further information about this recruitment, please contact Rhiannon Flores by e-mail at Rhiannon.Flores@venturacounty.gov or by telephone at (805) 677-5138.

YOUR BENEFITS AS A COUNTY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEE

Service Employees International Union (LOCAL 721)

(SEIU)

To learn more about Benefits, Retirement, and the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), see links below.

• Benefits website or you may call (805) 654-2570.
• Retirement FAQ's
• Memorandum of Agreement

Union Codes: UPA, UPC, UPE, UPH, UPI, UPJ,UPT, UWS

Closing Date/Time: 7/31/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$80,787.20 - $102,772.80 Annually