Diagnostic Imaging Specialist

4 weeks ago


Los Angeles, California, United States Kaiser Permanente Full time
Job Summary:

As a Diagnostic Imaging Specialist at Kaiser Permanente, you will be responsible for producing high-quality diagnostic images of the human anatomy and vasculature using Magnetic Resonance Imaging equipment. Under general supervision, you will operate hardware and technical parameters to maximize MR image quality and acquire images that can be utilized by physicians to diagnose diseases. You will also provide functional direction to assigned staff and uphold Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Operate MRI equipment to produce diagnostic-quality images of the human anatomy and vasculature.
  2. Maximize MR image quality by adjusting hardware and technical parameters.
  3. Acquire images that can be utilized by physicians to diagnose diseases.
  4. Provide functional direction to assigned staff.
  5. Uphold Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures.
  6. Responsive to the needs of others by exhibiting professional behavior toward health plan members and co-workers.
  7. Explains procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
  8. Assesses patients' history and overall condition and makes necessary modifications in technique and/or positioning to compensate for pathology or other considerations.
  9. Identifies artifacts if present and rectifies problems.
  10. Recognizes the need for additional sequences, changes in protocols, and the need for paramagnetic contrast studies based on patient pathology, physical condition, or sub-optimal image quality.
  11. Apply MR interventional, magnetization transfer imaging (MTI), echo planar, spectroscopy, maximum intensity projection, cine, and perfusion/diffusion imaging.
  12. Enters into computer system specific data such as patient history, anatomical area to be scanned, and orientation specified.
  13. Keys commands to specify scan sequences in computer and adjusts transmitters and receivers, views images of area being scanned on video display screens to ensure image quality.
  14. Archive images to PACS.
  15. Utilizes a knowledge of proper patient/part positioning and department protocols to obtain routine and other indicated views required for standard projections.
  16. Observes all required radiation safety/protection regulations and standards in order to minimize dose and avoid/minimize repeat films.
  17. Uses lead shielding and collimation as appropriate.
  18. Critiques images for diagnostic qualities and other properties such as artifacts and appropriately consults with supervisor and/or radiologist to clarify any areas of uncertainty.
  19. Completes requisition with all required and pertinent information.
  20. Complies with all required continuing education standards.
Requirements:

  1. Minimum three (3) years of experience within the last twelve (12) months in radiologic technology, including one (1) year of recent experience in magnetic resonance imaging.
  2. May substitute one (1) year MRI experience with successful completion of the departments formal MRI training program.
  3. Graduation from a JRCERT approved school of Radiologic Technology.
  4. High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
  5. American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists Certificate OR American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certificate - Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
  6. Certified Radiologic Technologist - Venipuncture Certificate (California).
  7. Basic Life Support from American Heart Association.
Additional Requirements:

  1. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of and to utilize the theories, principles, practices, and techniques of radiologic technology.
  2. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of and utilize the principles, theories, practices, and techniques of basic and advanced magnetic resonance imaging including clinical exams, physics, MRI safety, cross-sectional anatomy, and patient care.


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