Medical Imaging Specialist I/II - MRI - VCMC

Full Job Description

Under supervision, prepares and positions patients for a variety of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) exams for interpretation by a Radiologist.

The ideal candidate for the Medical Imaging Specialist I/II (MRI) position is an experienced, journey-level technologist who independently performs routine and complex MRI studies with advanced knowledge of anatomy, physiology, physics, and medical terminology, ensuring accurate measurements of normal and abnormal pathology and high-quality diagnostic images.

They expertly prepare and position neonate, pediatric, and adult patients according to approved protocols, adhere strictly to HIPAA regulations, and complete all Imaging Services electronic documentation and billing accurately within the hospital’s electronic medical record.

This candidate communicates with tact, courtesy, and sensitivity, providing clear explanations to reduce patient anxiety and obtain cooperation, while also supporting the training of student technologists and staff from other imaging modalities.

EDUCATIONAL/BILINGUAL INCENTIVE: Incumbents may be eligible for educational incentive of 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5% based on completion of an Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree that is not required for the classification.

Incumbents may also be eligible for bilingual incentive depending upon operational need and certification of skill.

APPROXIMATE SALARIES
Medical Imaging Specialist I: $46.28 - $60.70
Medical Imaging Specialist II: $51.06 - $62.07

DEPARTMENT/AGENCY: Health Care Agency – Ventura County Medical Center (VCMC)

Medical Imaging Specialist I/II - MRI is represented by the Services Employees International Union (SEIU) and is eligible for overtime compensation.

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-Term), Intermittent, and Extra-Help vacancies for this position only.

NOTE: If appointed at the lower level, incumbents may be promoted to the higher level without further examination upon meeting the minimum requirements, demonstrating satisfactory performance, and in accordance with business needs of the department.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

OPENING DATE: 3/5/26

CLOSING DATE: 3/12/26 at 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Prepares and positions patients for examination according to approved modality protocols;
• Completes the billing process for each patient encounter utilizing all Imaging Services department electronic systems and the hospital electronic medical record system;
• Transports patients to and from the imaging departments when necessary;
• Assists with training and instruction of lower-level department incumbents in MRI; and
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

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

Education, Training, and Experience:

Medical Imaging Specialist I - Graduation from a single two-year allied health education program that is patient-care related

Medical Imaging Specialist II - Graduation from a single two-year allied health education program that is patient-care related; AND
Two (2) years of experience performing the duties in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Necessary Special Requirements:

Must possess a valid CPR certification at time of hire.

Certification listed below are required for the specific MRI modality within one year for Medical Imaging Specialist I and required at time of application submission for Medical Imaging Specialist II:

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologists: Completion of an accredited MRI program and have advanced certification from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Certification (MR) OR American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT)

DESIRED: Experience in Radiology and/or Computed Tomography

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; standing for extended periods of time; 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 of Computed Tomographers, Ultrasonographers, Magnetic Resonance Technologists, Interventional Procedures Technologists and the PACS System Administrative Technologist.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Comprehensive knowledge of:

• Anatomy, physiology, physics and medical terminology related to MRI
• Exam specific requirements when imaging neonates, pediatric and adult patients
• Adherence to HIPAA regulations
• Documentation required for exam billing processes
• General imaging patient care practices/operations utilized in a hospital setting.

Skill in:

• Positioning patients for image acquisition
• Recognizing and evaluating projected images for clarity, content and scope of examination.

Demonstrated ability to:

• Perform routing and complex and/or specialty MRI studies to include measurements of normal and abnormal pathology and detailed anatomical statistics
• Exercise a high degree of tact, courtesy, poise, sensitivity and respect when explaining procedures to patients
• Provide clear and concise explanations to patients to reduce anxieties and obtain cooperation
• Provide training, teaching, and instruction to lower-level Radiologic Technologists and Medical Imaging Specialists in the same modalities
• Establish effective working relationships with patients, physicians, and staff
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Additional Information

FINAL FILING DATE: This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time; therefore, apply as soon as possible if you are interested. Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources in Ventura, California, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.

To apply online, please refer to our website at www.ventura.org. 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.

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.

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.

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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 – Qualifying: All applications will be reviewed to determine whether the stated requirements are met. Those individuals meeting the stated requirements will be invited to the written examination.

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION: A Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) is a structured evaluation of the job application materials submitted by a candidate, including the written responses to the supplemental questionnaire. The T&E is NOT a determination of whether the candidate meets the stated requirements; rather, the T&E is one method for determining who are the better qualified among those who have shown that they meet the stated requirements. In a T&E, applications are either scored or rank ordered according to criteria that most closely meet the business needs of the department. Candidates are typically scored/ranked in relation to one another; consequently, when the pool of candidates is exceptionally strong, many qualified candidates may receive a score or rank which is moderate or even low resulting in them not being advanced in the process.

ORAL EXAMINATION - 100%: A job-related oral examination may be conducted to evaluate and compare participating examinees' knowledge, skills, and abilities in relation to those factors which job analysis has determined to be essential for successful performance of the job. Examinees must earn a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher to qualify for placement on the eligible list.

Applicants successfully completing the exam process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of one (1) year.

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

For further information about this recruitment, please contact Nathan Wood by e-mail at nathan.wood@venturacounty.gov or by telephone at (805) 677-5232.

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.