Chief Diagnostic Imaging Operations Technologist jobs in Anaheim, CA
Chief Diagnostic Imaging Operations Technologist directs the Diagnostic Imaging Department's operations including nuclear medicine, MRI, radiology, computer-assisted tomography and ultrasound. Supervises new testing procedures and related protocol. Being a Chief Diagnostic Imaging Operations Technologist regulates the maintenance of departmental facilities, supplies, equipment, and material in a manner to promote health, comfort, and efficiency. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Chief Diagnostic Imaging Operations Technologist typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Chief Diagnostic Imaging Operations Technologist typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Chief Diagnostic Imaging Operations Technologist typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Diagnostic Imaging Technologist-MRI (On-call Evening shift in Anaheim, CA)
- Kaiser Permanente
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Anaheim, CA
OTHER
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Job Summary:Under general supervision and utilizing Magnetic Resonance Imaging equipment, produces diagnostic quality cross-sectional images of the human anatomy and vasculature for diagnostic and/or therapeutic purposes. Performs MR imaging protocols and operates hardware and technical parameters in order to maximize MR image quality and acquire images that can be utilized by physicians in order to diagnose diseases.
Essential Responsibilities:- Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
- Responsive to the needs of others by exhibiting professional behavior toward health plan members and co-workers.
- Explains procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological maturation process in delivery of services to patients of the age group served.
- Identifies the impact of cultural diversity and lifestyle choices on patient condition and makes accommodations for such differences.
- Utilizes proper body mechanics.
- Documents clinical activities in a timely, comprehensive, and accurate manner.
- Observes all organizational, regional, medical service area and Diagnostic Imaging Department policies and procedures.
- Maintains standards of professional behavior established to enhance quality of service.
- Utilizes effective communication skills.
- Demonstrates behavior that meets established standards for professionalism in all interactions with patients and staff.
- Maintains equipment, supplies and work area in accordance with department guidelines.
- Provides training and orientation to new MRI technologists and training of MRI technologists.
- Assists other technologists as needed.
- Performs MRI studies according to established imaging protocols including but not limited to placing specified coil close to the area of interest.
- Explains to patients the magnetic resonance imaging procedures, address patient concerns, and, exhibits high degree of tact, courtesy and poise when interacting with patients, staff and visitors.
- Ensures patient and staff safety which includes explaining safety protocol, requesting removal of hazardous metal objects, and, alerting staff the danger of carrying metal around magnet.
- Performs all routine aspects of MRI procedures, including but not limited to QC, start-up procedures, signal-to-noise test scans, program/sequence selection, contrast injection, and image processing.
- Prepares and administers the appropriate oral, intestinal and I.V. contrast media or as appropriate, assists the radiologist with I.V. Contrast administration.
- Ensures that correct and required patient identification information and left or right marker appears on all images.
- Centers tube and film to area of interest.
- Explains the exam/procedure to the patient in order to solicit cooperation and obtain patient understanding.
- Assesses the patients history and overall condition and makes the necessary modifications in technique and/or positioning to compensate for pathology or other considerations.
- Selects appropriate coil for requested exam and positions coil (i.e., head coil or knee coil) to demonstrate area of interest and to obtain maximum transmit and receive signal, selects monitoring devices and support equipment as required by patient condition.
- Obtains optimum MRI imaging throughout the entire region of interest by selecting and applying imaging parameters such as but not limited to: field of view, number of slices, slice thickness, number of excitations (acquisitions), repetition time, echo time, phase direction, frequency direction, matrix and gap between slices.
- Performs tuning procedures, utilizes appropriate protocols for producing optimal images; identifies artifacts if present and rectifies problems.
- 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.
- Apply MR interventional, magnetization transfer imaging (MTI), echo planar, spectroscopy, maximum intensity projection, cine and perfusion/diffusion imaging.
- Enters into computer system specific data such patient history, anatomical area to be scanned, orientation specified; 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.
- Archive images to PACS.
- Utilizes a knowledge of proper patient/part positioning and department protocols to obtain routine and other indicated views required for standard projections.
- 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.
- Completes requisition with all required and pertinent information.
- Complies with all required continuing education standards.
- May perform other duties as required and assigned.
- 10 Days Ago
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
- TTG Imaging Solutions
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Garden, CA
OTHER
- Job Details Job Location: Garden Grove Hub - Garden Grove, CA Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: Undisclosed Job Shift: Day DescriptionPURPOSE OF THIS POSITION: This position is responsible for pe...
- 1 Month Ago
Radiology Technologist - Diagnostic Radiology
- Providence
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Fullerton, CA
FULL_TIME
- Description Performs a variety of radiographic procedures for patients of any age group for diagnostic purposes according to department, hospital, and regulatory agency standards. Assist Radiologist a...
- 28 Days Ago
Radiology Technologist - Diagnostic Radiology
- Providence Health
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Fullerton, CA
FULL_TIME
- Description Performs a variety of radiographic procedures for patients of any age group for diagnostic purposes according to department, hospital, and regulatory agency standards. Assist Radiologist a...
- 1 Month Ago
Director - Flight Operations & Chief Pilot-1
- Total Aviation Staffing, LLC
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Walnut, CA
FULL_TIME
- Do you want to be a part of a team of aviation innovators who are helping change the industry landscape? Our client is a leading midstream service provider and owns one of the nation’s premier natural...
- 1 Month Ago
Phlebotomist
- Innovative Health Diagnostic
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Anaheim, CA
FULL_TIME
- Job Description We are currently looking for a dedicated and experienced Phlebotomist to join our team on a part-time basis. In this role, you will primarily cover one of our patient service centers, ...
- 18 Days Ago
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Anaheim (/ˈænəhaɪm/) is a city in Orange County, California, part of the Los Angeles metropolitan area. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city had a population of 336,265, making it the most populous city in Orange County and the 10th-most populous city in California. Anaheim is the second-largest city in Orange County in terms of land area, and is known for being the home of the Disneyland Resort, the Anaheim Convention Center, and two major sports teams: the Anaheim Ducks ice hockey club and the Los Angeles Angels baseball team.
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Income Estimation for Chief Diagnostic Imaging Operations Technologist jobs
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Anaheim, California area prices
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