MRI TECHNOLOGIST I

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 integrated system of 25 health centers and four hospitals - and expanded network of community partner clinics - DHS annually provides direct care for 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $6.9 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.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.

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 :

- 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).

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 baguila@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:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Radiology Technology or Radiology Science or a closely related field from an accredited* college or university.**
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate issued by the American Heart Association.**
• Post registration experience operating magnetic resonance imaging scanners to obtain routine images of delicate anatomical structures to diagnose pathological and traumatic disorders.

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:
* An accredited magnetic resonance imaging training program and/or college or university is defined as a program or curriculum that is accredited or approved by a national or regional accrediting agency, commission, or organization.

**In order to receive credit for any college course work, or any type of college degree, such as an Associate’s degree, Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, completion of a certificate program, certificate/ license/registration under the selection requirements and/or desirable qualifications, you must include a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization; or official license/certificate/registration with your application at the time of filing, or s end via email to baguila@dhs.lacounty.gov within 7 calendar days of filing your application online.

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, Brenda Aguila, at baguila@dhs.lacounty.gov 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 www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , 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 :
B renda G. Aguila , Exam Analyst
baguila@dhs.lacounty.gov

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