Supervising Mri Technologist
Supervising Mri Technologist
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Position/Program Information
- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES
FIRST FILING DATE:at 8:00 a.m. PST
Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice
EXAM NUMBER: Y5784B
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Job Opportunity
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. DHS operates as an integrated health system operating 25 health centers and four acute care hospitals in addition to providing health care to youth in the juvenile justice system and inmates in the LA County jails. Across the network of DHS directly operated clinical sites and through partnerships with communitybased clinics DHS cares for about 600000 unique patients each year employs over 23000 staff and has an annual operating budget of 6.9 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 Countys 911 emergency response system as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Reentry 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:Exercises direct technical and administrative supervision over a unit performing magnetic resonance imaging procedures. Essential Job Functions
- Plans organizes and participates in the work of an MRI unit to assure that all imaging is done expeditiously and meets requisite standards of quality and safety.
- Reads orders and schedules patients in accordance with protocol or physicians direction. Consults with referring physicians as required.
- Provides practical instruction and technical direction to technologists students and other health care professionals in the procedures and techniques used in MRI examinations.
- Resolves problems for technologists with respect to selecting optimal imaging coil positioning patient and selecting protocol and parameters for each procedure to obtain desired results.
- Troubleshoots all equipment failures and difficulties and performs appropriate quality assurance procedures tests and measures.
- Checks machines and control settings for conformance with State regulations to ensure the safety of patients and health services personnel.
- Inspects work area and equipment controls inventory and orders needed supplies and maintenance services within specified limits.
- Coordinates with physicians support staff and other health care professionals to facilitate operations.
- Counsels subordinates prepares performance evaluations reports employee relations problems and reports on work performed by the unit.
- Enforces safety regulations and compliance with departmental regulations policies and procedures.
- In consultation with physicians develops new or modifies existing MRI protocols to improve quality and meet radiologists needs.
Requirements
- SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:Option I One year of experience as an MRI Technologist II* in the County of Los Angeles.
Option II Three years of experience as a registered MRI Technologist at the level of MRI Technologist II**.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) AND a *****California Venipuncture Certificate which permits venous access are required.PHYSICAL CLASSIII Moderate: Includes standing or walking most of the time with bending stooping squatting twisting and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces occasionally lifting objects weighting over 25 pounds and frequent lifting of 1025 pounds.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS INFORMATION:
*To qualify under Option I applicant must hold or have held the payroll title of MRI Technologist II with the Los Angeles County.**Experience at the level of MRI Technologist II in the County of Los Angeles is defined as: under general supervision operates magnetic resonance imaging scanners to obtain a fullrange of images of delicate anatomical structures for physicians to diagnose pathological and traumatic disorders.
***Applications submitted without the required certificate and/or permit will be considered incomplete until such information is provided. The original license certificate and/or permit must be presented during the selection process and prior to appointment.
The required certificate and/or permitMUST be current and unrestricted; a conditional provisional probationary or restricted licensewill NOT be accepted.
****Official transcript must be provided showing completion of a 12 month or longer course in magnetic imaging technology which included a clinical training component.
*****Venipuncture certificate issued by a legitimateestablishment within the State of California would be considered towards satisfaction of the requirements for qualification for this exam. Additional Information
- EXAMINATION CONTENT
This examination will consist of an evaluation of experience based on application information weighted 100.
Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70 or higher on this examination to be added to 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 addand to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
Applications will be processed on an asreceived 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.
VACANCY INFORMATION
The eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Appointees may be required to work any shift including evenings nights weekends and holidays.
AVAILABLE SHIFT:Any
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 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 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 applications must enter a valid social security number at the time of filing. Entering anything other than a valid social security number (i.e. 001111. etc. will result in an automatic rejection of your application.
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 members or friends user ID and password may erase a candidates original application record.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT
Christina Tadeo Exam Analyst
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CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE
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/NonDiscrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to nondiscrimination 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: 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: 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 .Revised January 2025
Employment Type
Full-Time
