MRI Technologist - Part Time - 21 hours
Company: Kaiser
Location: San Marcos
Posted on: April 23, 2024
Job Description:
Job Summary: 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 Permanentes 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 patients status and interpret the appropriate information
needed to identify each patients 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
- Two (2) years clinical experience as a Radiologic Technologist
in an acute care medical center 6 months of clinical experience as
a Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist in an acute care medical
center.
- Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have
this experience requirement waived.Education
- Successful completion of an accredited educational program in
radiological technology approved by the American Medical
Association and the American College of Radiology as well as an
on-the-job or formal training program in cross sectional anatomy
and Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
- Successful completion of an on-the-job or formal training
program in cross sectional anatomy and magnetic resonance
imagingLicense, Certification, Registration
- Radiologic Technologist Certificate (California)
- Radiologic Technologist Certification from American Registry of
Radiologic Technologists
- Basic Life SupportAdditional Requirements:
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of and to utilize the
principles, theories, practices and techniques of basic and
advanced magnetic resonance imaging including clinical exams,
physics, magnetic field safety, cross sectional anatomy and patient
care.Preferred Qualifications:
- Two (2)years clinical experience as an MRI Technologist in an
acute care medical center computed Tomography experience.
- Experience with GE MRI systems Additional training in the use
and practices of Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
- Advanced Certification in Magnetic Resonance Imaging issued by
the ARRT Experience with Advantage Windows workstation. Experience
with PACS.Notes:
Current schedule 1st week Mon
3pm-1130pm, Thurs/Fri 630a-3p. 2nd week Thu/Fri 6a-3p and Sat/Sun
1045a-715p. To include callShifts, hours, and/or locations may vary
based on operational need.PrimaryLocation : California,San
Marcos,San Marcos HospitalHoursPerWeek : 21Shift : DayWorkdays :
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, SunWorkingHoursStart : 06:30
AMWorkingHoursEnd : 03:00 PMJob Schedule : Part-timeJob Type :
StandardEmployee Status : RegularEmployee Group/Union Affiliation :
B09-OPEIU-Local 30Job Level : Individual ContributorJob Category :
Imaging & RadiologyDepartment : SAN MARCOS MEDICAL CENTER -
Radiology-General - 0806Travel : Yes, 50 % of the TimeKaiser
Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse
and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including
pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital
status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity,
veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing
characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected
status.
Keywords: Kaiser, San Marcos , MRI Technologist - Part Time - 21 hours, Other , San Marcos, California
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