MRI Technologist
Company: Kaiser
Location: San Marcos
Posted on: March 11, 2023
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Job Description:
Under indirect supervision and utilizing Magnetic Resonance
Imaging equipment, produces diagnostic quality cross-sectional
images of the brain, spinal cord, head and neck, thorax, abdomen,
pelvis, large joints and other areas of the human anatomy and
vasculature . Performs basic and advanced protocols and
uses/manipulates hardware and technical parameters in order to
maximize Magnetic Resonance image quality and acquire images that
can be utilized by physicians in order to diagnose disease
processes and pathology.Essential Responsibilities: Upholds Kaiser
Permanente's Policies and Procedures, Principles of
Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
Essential Duties: Observes all applicable Regional, Medical Center
& department policies and procedures. Demonstrates an understanding
of the cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological maturation
process in delivery of services to patients of the age group
served. Able to assess data reflective of the patient's status and
interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each
patient's requirements relative to his or her age specific needs
and to provide the care needed in accordance with department
policy. Documents clinical activities in a timely, comprehensive
and accurate manner. Maintains standards of professional behavior
established to enhance quality of service. Demonstrates effective
communication skills. Demonstrates professional conduct in all
interactions with patient and staff. Maintains equipment, supplies
and work area in accordance with department guidelines. Essential
Clinical Duties and Responsibilities: Interviews patient to explain
magnetic resonance imaging procedures, obtain patient history and
conduct imaging screens (e.g., checking for in-vivo metal objects);
correlates requested exam with patient history and diagnosis
Positions patient as required for requested exam or uses variations
to ensure proper positioning of patient to magnet isocenter Selects
appropriate coil for requested exam and positions coil (such as
head coil or knee coil) to demonstrate area of interest and to
obtain maximum transmit and receive signal; selects monitoring
devices and support equipment as required by patient condition
Obtains optimal MR imaging throughout entire region of interest by
selecting and 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 and gap between slices;
performs tuning procedures; utilizes appropriate protocols for
producing optimal images; identifies and uses appropriate planes
for a particular exam; modifies protocols as required to produce
optimal images; identifies artifacts if present and corrects for
problem Recognizes the need for additional sequences, changes in
protocols and the need for paramagnetic contrast studies based on
patient pathology, physical condition or image quality problems.
Differentiates normal anatomy and normal variations in appearance
in planes from abnormal conditions in order to make associated
changes in imaging May apply special applications of MR such as
contrast agents/studies, MR angiography, MR interventional,
magnetization transfer imaging (MTI ), echo planar, spectroscopy,
maximum intensity projection, cine and perfusion/diffusion imaging
Enters into computer specific data such as patient history,
anatomical area to be scanned, orientation specified; keys commands
to specify scan sequences into computer and adjusts transmitters
and receivers; views images of area being scanned on video display
screens to ensure image quality Films scan results utilizing a
laser camera or photographs images and processes film.Basic
Qualifications:Experience
Keywords: Kaiser, San Marcos , MRI Technologist, Other , San Marcos, California
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