MRI TECHNOLOGIST II

MRI TECHNOLOGIST II

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MRI TECHNOLOGIST II

Salary

$85,809.84 - $115,637.52 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

Y5783A

Department

HEALTH SERVICES

Opening Date

06 / 11 / 2015

Description

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES

EXAM NUMBER : Y5783A

OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY

ORIGINAL POSTING DATE : 08 / 03 / 2010

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REBULLETIN TO UPDATE THE EXAMINATION CONTENT INFORMATION.

ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES :

The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its unified system of 23 health centers and four hospitals - and expanded network of community partner clinics – DHS annually provides direct care for over 500,000 outstanding patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $8.4 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visitwww.dhs.lacounty.gov.

Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing.

THE MISSION :

To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.

DEFINITION :

Under general supervision, operates magnetic resonance imaging scanners to obtain a full-range of images of delicate anatomical structures for physicians to diagnose pathological and traumatic disorders.

Essential Job Functions

Receives and reviews physician's request for imaging procedure and identifies the patient.

Screens patients for safety and informs patient concerning the procedure.

Reviews and complies with pertinent patient history, physical examinations and supporting clinical data to facilitate diagnostic results.

Transfers, positions, and instructs patients in preparation for procedures.

Elicits the cooperation of patients by explaining procedure, and comforts those who fear magnetic resonance examination by providing assurance.

Selects appropriate imaging techniques and operates console and peripheral hardware and software.

Selects and computes machine settings to compensate for such variances as patient size, age, gender, and tissue density.

Inserts an intravenous (IV) line into a vein in the hand or arm, and injects contrast material into the intravenous line.

Performs a full-range of head, neck, spine, thorax, abdomen, pelvis, vascular, musculoskeletal, and special imaging procedures.

Inspects images for quality and completeness, prepares and maintains records and files of procedures, and makes copies of images when requested.

Performs appropriate quality assurance procedures, tests, and measurements; on a continuous basis, insures equipment is functioning properly, and advises supervisor of problems.

Assists in the clinical training of magnetic resonance technology students and MRI Technologists by demonstrating selection of machine control settings, positioning the patient, and checking for and identifying acceptable image quality.

Assists in the use of a variety of equipment and procedures not routinely employed and the development of new techniques or procedures when needed.

Serves as lead MRI Technologist when needed.

Participates in continuing education programs in MRI techniques.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

One year of experience as an MRI Technologist I

• in the County of Los Angeles - OR - graduation from a magnetic resonance imaging training program - AND - one year of post registration experience as a magnetic resonance imaging technologist.

LICENSE :

Registration in Magnetic Resonance Imaging by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) - OR - American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) (and completion of a 12 month, or longer, course in magnetic imaging technology which included a clinical training component) is required. A California Venipuncture Certificate that allows venous access must be obtained within four months of appointment.

PHYSICAL CLASS III - Moderate :

Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching : includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objet weighting over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

Desirable Qualifications :

MRI Technician Associate Degree from an accredited

Bachelor Degree in Health Science or a closely related field from an accredited

Additional Information

Special Requirement Information :

Special Information :

Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Available Shift : Any

Examination Content :

This examination will consist of an evaluation of experience and desirable qualifications, based on application information weighted at 100%.

Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register.

Notification Letters and other correspondences will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please addmtadeo3@dhs.lacounty,gov.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM / JUNK mail.

Vacancy Information :

The resulting eligible register from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur.

Eligibility Information :

Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.

The names of candidates receiving a passing score on the examination will be added to the eligible register and will appear in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility.

No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION :

APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" tab for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.

All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment.

UtilizingVERBIAGEfrom the Class Specification and Minimum Requirements serving as your description of dutiesWILL NOTbe sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in anINCOMPLETE APPLICATIONand you may be DISQUALIFIED.

This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met. Application filing may be suspended at any time without advance notice.

Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the requirements. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, description of work performed, and salary earned. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.

Applications electronically received after 5 : 00 p.m., PST, on the last day of filing will not be accepted.

NOTE : If you are unable to attach required documents, you must email the documents to the exam analyst, within 15 calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and the exam title.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER :

All applicants must enter a valid social security number at the time of filing. Entering anything other than a valid social security number (i.e. 000-00-0000, 111-11-1111, etc.) will result in an automatic rejection of your application.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES :

For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD :

All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

DEPARTMENT CONTACT :

Christina Tadeo, Exam Analyst

mtadeo3@dhs.lacounty,gov

(213) 288-7000

ADA COORDINATOR PHONE :

(323) 914-7111

CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE :

(800) 735-2922

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity / Non-Discrimination Statement :

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit :

Testing Accommodations for Applicants :

The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit :

Fair Chance :

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility :

Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder :

Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application

Veteran’s Credit :

Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.

For more information on veteran’s credit, please visit :

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Do you have at least (1) one year experience as a MRI Technologist I in the County of Los Angeles

Yes

No

02

Do you have proof of completion from a magnetic resonance imaging training program?

Yes

No

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Do you have at least (1) one year of post registration experience as a magnetic resonance imaging technologist?

Yes

No

Required Question

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County of Los Angeles

Address

Los Angeles, California, 90010

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