MRI Technician - Part Time, 21 hours - San Marcos
Company: Kaiser
Location: Escondido
Posted on: October 10, 2024
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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 imaging License, Certification, Registration
Radiologic Technologist Certificate (California) Radiologic
Technologist Certification from American Registry of Radiologic
Technologists Basic Life Support Additional 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) year's 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 is: Week 1: 10:45 am Wed, 6:30 am
Thu, and 3:00 pm Fri. Week 2: 10:45 am Fri, 10:45 am Sat and 10:45
am Sun. Shifts, hours, and/or locations may vary based on
operational need. Schedule work hours will be 20 - 32 per week.
PrimaryLocation : California,San Marcos,San Marcos Hospital
HoursPerWeek : 21 Shift : Variable Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu,
Fri, Sat, Sun WorkingHoursStart : 12:00 AM WorkingHoursEnd : 11:59
PM Job Schedule : Part-time Job Type : Standard Employee Status :
Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation : B09-OPEIU-Local 30 Job
Level : Individual Contributor Job Category : Imaging & Radiology
Department : SAN MARCOS MEDICAL CENTER - Radiology-General - 0806
Travel : Yes, 50 % of the Time Kaiser 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.--s-p-m1--
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