Christopher Nolen
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
To obtain position as a Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist in a growth-oriented organization to fulfill the organization’s goals by using my knowledge and experience. Passionate for providing exceptional patient care and using my positive people skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MRI Technologist
Expert MRI
Culver City/Bellflower, CA
01.2023 - Current
- Fonar0.6 Tesla, G.E.1.5 Testa, Siemens3.0 Tesla
- Performed exams of Head and Neck, spine, trauma spine, vascular head MRA, vascular nevk MRA, Thorax, Abdomen and Pelvis, musculoskeletal, and image post-processing MIP
- Prepare patients for imaging scans, i.e., changing to scrubs, removing metals, etc
- Data entry of patient clinical history, anatomical area to be scanned, orientation specified and position of entry
- Placing markers to identify areas of maximum pain or ROI
- Explain MRI procedures to patients, patient representatives, or family members
- Conduct screening interviews of patients to identify contra-indications, such as ferrous objects, pregnancy, prosthetic heart valves, cardiac pacemakers, or tattoos
- Observed intravenous contrast injections
- Ensure that the equipment is operating properly
- Create backup copies of images by transferring images from disk to storage media or workstation
- Develop or producing film records of magnetic resonance images
Covid Testing Specialist
Covid Check Today
Los Angeles, CA
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Collect specimen and run necessary tests to determine results
- Work collectively with supervisor to relay test results to client
Education
Associate of Occupational Science - MRI Technology
CNI/Career Networks Institute College
Santa Ana, CA01.2023
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Dance Performance & Composition
SUNY @ Purchase College
Purchase, NY05.2010
Skills
- Fonar06T
- GE15T
- Siemens30T
- Clinical Training
- Patient Safety in MRI
- Imaging Procedures
- Medical Terminology
- Medical Law and Ethics
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Technology in Radiology
- Radiographic Positioning
- Cross Sectional Anatomy with slice-by-slice study
- Pathology in Radiology with special focus on MR images
Certification
- ARMRIT (Passed July2023)
- ARRT (Pending)
- IV Access
- BLS/CPR, American Heart Association
- HIPAA/OSHA Blood Borne Pathogens
References
Beth Bloom, MRI Manager,
(619) 729-0991, bbloom413@gmail.com
Jose Cervera, MRI Supervisor
(706) 562-3557, J.cervera@yahoo.com
Timeline
MRI Technologist
Expert MRI
01.2023 - Current
Covid Testing Specialist
Covid Check Today
01.2022 - 10.2022
Associate of Occupational Science - MRI Technology
CNI/Career Networks Institute College
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Dance Performance & Composition
SUNY @ Purchase College