Juan Desales
Moreno Valley
Summary
Certified MRI Technologist with ARRT (MR) and ARMRIT credentials and 10 years of experience delivering high-quality diagnostic imaging and exceptional patient care. Proven ability to supervise MRI students and train new technologists while maintaining efficiency, accuracy, and patient safety in fast-paced clinical environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MRI Technologist
Precise Imaging
Downey
11.2016 - Current
- Experience in working with Hitachi Airis .3T while performing daily necessary tasks including daily QA and ongoing image quality using optimal imaging protocols with a variation of imaging parameters designed specifically for the patients needs and requirements.
- Screening and obtaining pertinent patient information including Hx in regards to injury, ongoing patient monitoring while performing MRI exam.
- Communication between reading Radiologist following specific imaging preferences for optimal diagnosing.
- Image management using PACS system in a daily basis assuring all image transfers are completed meeting all quality standards.
- Overall performing all MRI exams in a safe environment for all patients while following MR safety guidelines resulting in the delivery of a positive experience for patients assuring ongoing care.
MRI Technologist
Broadway Radiology
Los Angeles
03.2016 - 11.2016
- Providing exceptional customer service on a daily basis, screening patients requiring an MRI.
- All while following MR safe protocols, working with a 1.5T General Electric, extremity coils, phase array coils, breast coils and CTL coils.
- Required to be very professional and knowledgeable with physics along with working with different parameters.
- Made sure to send out proper images to radiologist all while keeping excellent communication with other staff.
EMT-B
Premier Ambulance Medical Transport
Brea
02.2014 - 04.2015
- Responsible for providing excellent patient care, along with performing essential medical aid duties with patients in a 911 emergency and non emergency setting.
- Experienced in high call volume along with severity of calls ranging from BLS, CCT, upgrading to ALS transports.
- Maintained a positive attitude, adapting to critical situations.
- Worked with EPCR system on a daily basis, obtaining all pertinent information needed to provide ongoing medical treatment for hospital staff.
EMT-B
PRN Ambulance
Los Angeles
01.2013 - 02.2014
- Provide general medical care and treatment to patients in a emergency or non-emergency setting.
- Neatly and accurately document pertinent patient information on all required forms/documents.
- Turn in appropriate documents prior to leaving duty.
- Maintain a safe and healthy workplace in accordance with all appropriate standards, company policies and local standard operating procedures.
Education
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Diploma -
National Polytechnic
Associates Degree - Applied Sciences
National Polytechnic College
Skills
- Bilingual
- Communication
- MRI Physics
- Imaging Parameters
- Cross Sectional Anatomy
- PACS
- Patient clinical care
- Positive Team Player
- Quality assurance
- Problem solving
- Patient screening
- Image management
- Medical documentation
Certification
- ARRT (MR)
- CPR Card American Red Cross
- ARMRIT Certification, Active status Registry
- Venipuncture Certification
- Associate Degree in Applied Sciences
- Magnetic Resonance Diploma
Professional Experience - Precise Imaging
- ARRT (MR), ARMRIT certified technologist with advanced competency in MRI procedures and safety
- Served as Clinical MRI Preceptor since 2019-2025
- Supervised MRI externship students and trained newly hired MRI technologists
- Provided hands-on instruction in protocol optimization, patient positioning, and MRI safety compliance
- Evaluated clinical competency and ensured adherence to departmental and ACR standards
Timeline
MRI Technologist
Precise Imaging
11.2016 - Current
MRI Technologist
Broadway Radiology
03.2016 - 11.2016
EMT-B
Premier Ambulance Medical Transport
02.2014 - 04.2015
EMT-B
PRN Ambulance
01.2013 - 02.2014
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Diploma -
National Polytechnic
Associates Degree - Applied Sciences
National Polytechnic College