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California MRI Tech Job
Allied Health Job Info.
| Facility: | Omneuron |
| Location: | Menlo Park, California USA |
| Degree: | Not Specified |
| Compensation: | Based on experience |
| Perm/Temp: | Perm |
| Workload: | Full Time |
| Supervisory Exp.: | No |
| Certifications: | Not required |
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| Skills: |
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| Company: | Omneuron |
Rad Tech / MRI Operator
About California MRI Tech Jobs
MRI Tech jobs are regulated by the California Medical Board. The mission of the Medical Board of California is to protect healthcare consumers through the proper licensing and regulation of physicians and surgeons and certain allied healthcare professions and through the vigorous, objective enforcement of the Medical Practice Act, and, to promote access to quality medical care to all California citizens through the Board's licensing and regulatory functions.Source: http://www.medbd.ca.gov/
Job Purpose:
Performs anatomical and functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) brain scans of patients enrolled in clinical research studies.
Duties:
* Become trained on operating the MRI scanner; learn all types of scans for on-going clinical research studies.
* Conducts MRI studies by positioning patients for optimum scan efficiency; instructing patients as to what they must do during the scan to obtain optimum results; gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; explaining equipment; answering questions.
* Maintains production and quality of MRI studies by following established standards and procedures; bringing the MRI scanner into operational status; operating the console for the scan procedure; observing MRI results; determining necessary adjustments for optimum results; forwarding completed studies to scientists for interpretation.
* Documents patient MRI services by completing patient record charting.
* Ensures operation of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) equipment, including the scanner, host computer, and associated peripheral equipment; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
* Keeps MRI supplies and patient drapes ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt; collecting and processing laundry.
* Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with federal and state legal regulations.
Skills/Qualifications:
Performing Neuroimaging Procedures, Use of Medical Technologies, Radiologic Technology, Physiological Knowledge, Customer Focus, Verbal Communication, Informing Others, Dealing with Complexity, Analyzing Information