MRI TECHNOLOGIST I

Salary : $81,281.52 - $109,538.16 Annually

Location : Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type : Full time

Job Number : Y5782B

Department : HEALTH SERVICES

Opening Date : 03 / 06 / 2024

Position / Program Information

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

Open Competitive Job Opportunity

EXAM NUMBER

Y5782B

APPLICATION FILING DATE

March 7, 2024, at 8 : 00 a.m., PT

Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without notice.

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 visit

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.

MISSION

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

DEFINITION

Under immediate supervision, operates magnetic resonance imaging scanners to obtain routine images of delicate anatomical structures for physicians to diagnose pathological and traumatic disorders.

Essential Job Functions

Performs a variety of routine head, neck, spine, thorax, abdomen, pelvis, vascular, and musculoskeletal imaging procedures.

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.

Screens patients for safety and informs the patient concerning the procedure.

Performs venipuncture procedures, as required.

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

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

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

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

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

Maintain continuing education units in MRI techniques for required certification.

Performs appropriate quality assurance procedures, tests, and measurements.

On a continuous basis, insures equipment is functioning properly, and advises supervisor of problems.

Requirements

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS :

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE :

Graduation from an accredited

• magnetic resonance imaging training program.

LICENSE :

Applicants must ensure the License and Certification Section of the application is completed. Provide the title of your required license, the certificate number, date of issue, date of expiration and the name of the issuing agency for the required license as specified in the Selection Requirements AND / OR applicants must attach a legible photocopy of the license / certificate issued at the time of filing or s end via email to mtadeo3@dhs.lacounty.gov within 7 calendar days of filing your application online.

The required license and / or certificate MUST be current and unrestricted; a conditional, provisional, probationary or restricted license and / or certificate will NOT be accepted.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS :

Additional credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications :

PHYSICAL CLASS III - Moderate : This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

Additional Information

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION :

Applications submitted without the required degree or evidence of licensure and / or certification will be rejected as incomplete .

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :

EXAMINATION CONTENT

This examination will consist of an evaluation of experience and education based upon application information, desirable qualifications, and supplemental questionnaire, weighted 100%.

Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on this examination to be added to the eligible register.

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 grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation.

NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.

SPECIAL INFORMATION :

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order to not have to be disclosed.

VACANCY INFORMATION :

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

AVAILABLE SHIFT :

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

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 green "Apply" button at the top right of 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 .

Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and 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 with or 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, and description of work performed . If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.

Applications electronically received after 4 : 59 p.m., PT, 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, Christina Tadeo, at within seven (7) calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and the exam title.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER :

Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

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 or friend's user ID and password my erase a candidate's original application record.

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but 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 a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.

ADA COORDINATOR PHONE : (323) 869-7124

CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE : (800) 735-2922

DEPARTMENT CONTACT :

Christina Tadeo, Exam Analyst

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 at

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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The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. Please be as specific as possible and include all information as requested. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Please note that all information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.

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Do you have proof of completion from a magnetic resonance imaging training program?Please attach a copy of your degree to your online application or email to the exam analyst within 7 days of filing online.

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Are you in possession of a valid certificate / 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. Please attach a copy of your certificate to your online application, provide the valid certificate / registration number in the "License and Certification" Section of the application or email to the exam analyst within 7 days of filing online.

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DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS : Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher in Radiology Technology or Radiology Science or a closely related field from an accredited

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DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS : Describe your post registration experience operating magnetic resonance imaging scanners to obtain routine images of delicate anatomical structures to diagnose pathological and traumatic disorders.If you have the desired experience, please provide a detailed description of your experience below.For each experience listed, please provide the following information : 1. Name and Address of Employer2. Position / Title Held3. Date From : (MM / DD / YYYY), Date To : (MM / DD / YYYY)4. Hours worked per week5. Describe your duties in detail

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