Diag Imag Tech-MRI Job in Los Angeles, California Us

Under general supervision and utilizing Magnetic Resonance Imaging equipment, produces diagnostic quality cross-sectional images of the human anatomy and vasculature for diagnostic and/or therapeutic purposes. Performs MR imaging protocols and operates hardware and technical parameters in order to maximize MR image quality and acquire images that can be utilized by physicians in order to diagnose diseases.

Essential Functions:
- Performs MRI studies according to established imaging protocols including but not limited to placing specified coil close to the area of interest
- Explains to patients the magnetic resonance imaging procedures, address patient concerns, , exhibits high degree of tact, courtesy poise when interacting w/ patients, staff visitors
- Ensures patient staff safety which includes explaining safety protocol, requesting removal of hazardous metal objects, and, alerting staff the danger of carrying metal around magnet
- Performs all routine aspects of MRI procedures, including but not limited to QC, start-up procedures, signal-to-noise test scans, program/sequence selection, contrast injection, image processing
- Operates various x-ray imaging control consoles, portable units, tube assemblies, lock systems, collimators, filters tubes in order to perform diagnostic radiographic procedures exams including - but not limited to - gastro-intestinal exams, plain radiography in areas such as operating room, urology emergency department
- Operates auxiliary imaging equipments such as - but not limited to - tomographic units, Buckies, image intensifiers, spot film devices, video monitors, CR equipment, digital imaging, C-arms portable units
- Prepares administers the appropriate oral, intestinal I.V. contrast media or as appropriate, assists the radiologist w/ I.V. contrast administration
- Ensures that correct required patient identification information 'left' or 'right' marker appears on all images
- Utilizes appropriate photo-timing, mill-amperes (MA), kilovoltage (KVP), seconds, distance, collimation, intensifying screens, film speed grids in order to produce diagnostic quality images which demonstrate the area(s) of interest exhibit acceptable contrast, density detail
- Explains the exam/procedure to the patient in order to solicit cooperation obtain patient understanding
- Assesses the patient's history overall condition makes the necessary modifications in technique and/or positioning to compensate for pathology or other considerations
- Selects appropriate coil for requested exam positions coil (i.e., head coil or knee coil) to demonstrate area of interest to obtain maximum transmit receive signal, selects monitoring devices support equipment as required by patient condition
- Obtains optimaum MRI imaging throughout the entire region of interest by selecting applying imaging parameters such as but not limited to: field of view, number of slices, slice thickness, number of excitations (acquisitions), repetition time, echo time, phase direction, frequency direction, matrix gap between slices
- Performs tuning procedures, utilizes appropriate protocols for producing optimal images; identifies artifacts if present rectifies problems
- Apply MR interventional, magnetization transfer imaging (MTI), echo planar, spectroscopy, maximum intensity projection, cine perfusion/diffusion imaging
- May perform other duties as required assigned
- For more details, refer Job Description
Qualifications:
Pay Grade 26

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum three (3) years of experience within the last 12 months in radiologic technology experience, including one (1) year of recent experience in magnetic resonance imaging
- May substitute one (1) year MRI experience with successful completion of the department's formal MRI training program
- Two (2) years of clinical experience as an MRI technologist in an acute care medical center, preferred
- Computed Tomography experience, preferred
- Graduation from a JRCERT approved school of Radiologic Technology
- Possess current and valid Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) certificate, and, Fluoroscopy Permit issued by the State of California Department of Public Health
- BLS and certificate in Venipuncture
- Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) as a Registered Radiologic Technologist (Radiography)
- Advanced Certification in Magnetic Resonance Imaging issued by the ARRT (MR), preferred
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of and to utilize the theories, principles, practices and techniques of radiologic technology
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of and utilize the principles, theories, practices, and techniques of basic and advanced magnetic resonance imaging including clinical exams, physics, MRI safety, cross-sectional anatomy, and patient care

Preferred Qualifications:
- High School Diploma
- Computer skills in Word, RIS, and KP Health Connect
- Two (2) experience working in a fast pace high volume hospital setting
- Computer knowledge of tracking systems: KPDS

Notes:
- Willing to rotate through inpatient, and outpatient CT and MRI
- Willing to work additional hours as needed
- Will be required to work in the 4867 Sunset Hospital as well as the 1526 Edgemont outpatient medical office building