JOSHUAH JARED GARCIA
La Habra
Summary
Highly skilled MRI Technologist with background in operating magnetic resonance imaging scanners to produce images for patient diagnosis. Strengths include strong technical skills, understanding of safety protocols, and ability to explain complex procedures to patients. In previous roles, have contributed significantly towards improvement of patient care by producing clear and precise diagnostic images.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
MRI Technologist
St. Michael's Medical Center
Silverdale
11.2025 - Current
- Operated MRI equipment to conduct imaging procedures for patients.
- Maintained patient safety and comfort throughout scanning processes.
- Collaborated with radiologists to ensure accurate diagnostic results.
- Prepared patients by explaining procedures and addressing concerns.
- Monitored and adjusted MRI protocols for optimal image quality.
- Assisted in training new technologists on equipment use and protocols.
- Maintained highest levels of quality, safety and patient confidentiality by following hospital and regulatory guidelines when collecting patient information and conducting imaging procedures.
- Operated MRI scanners in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines and safety standards.
- Reviewed images to detect any anomalies or irregularities that may require further action by a physician or radiologist.
Lead MRI Tech
SimonMed Imaging-Flagstaff
Flagstaff
06.2025 - 10.2025
- Volume of scans 18-24 patients per day
- Scan types : Abdomen, MRCP, Enterography, Liver, Chest, Breasts, MSK Pelvis, Hip, Prostate, Male/Female Pelvis, Hand, Wrist, Forearm, Elbow, Humerus, Shoulder, Brain, MRA Head, MRV Head, MRA Neck, Seizure Brain, Aria Brain, Lesioquant/Neuroquant Brain, Pituatary Brain, IAC Brain, Orbits, Forefoot, Hindfoot, Lisfranic/Midfoot, Ankle, Achilles-Ankle, Tib/Fib, Knee, Cervical Spine, Thoracic Spine, Lumbar Spine
- Zone Safety
- IV setup and contrast control/safety
- Patient screening, positioning, scanning, safety, and communication about exam
- Communicate with radiologist about pathology and provide improved diagnostic imaging for patients
- Implant safety, and proper adjustments to scanner as implants guides demand
- Ability to help ease anxiety and help claustrophobic pt's finish exam at times
- Maintain clean working environment and keep track of supplies
- Weekly ACR Qc
- Translate to spanish speakers
- Operated MRI equipment to capture high-quality diagnostic images.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during imaging procedures.
- Collaborated with radiologists to discuss imaging requirements and protocols.
- Maintained MRI machines to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
- Educated patients about MRI procedures and answered their questions.
- Reviewed images for quality before presenting them to medical staff.
- Assisted in training new technologists on equipment operation and safety practices.
- Communicated effectively with other healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients undergoing MRI examinations.
Providence Urgent Care
Mission Viejo
04.2023 - 04.2025
- Prepare machinery for x-rays such as speed, time, maS and distance
- Explain procedures to patients to ease anxiety and obtain cooperation
- Position patients on examine table and set up/adjust X-ray machine for imaging following ALARA principles and proper shielding
- Obtain optimum imaging for benefits of both physician and patients
- Prepare treatments rooms for patient examination, triage, procedures, and cleanliness
- Collect specimen through venipuncture, blood, swab, tissue or pre-collected specimen and package with proper requisition and ICD-10 to send to laboratory
- Explain treatment process, medications, diet, or physician instructions to patients
- Perform in-house testing such as Covid-19 through Lumira machine, Strep test, Influenza test, urinalysis, pregnancy test, mono, accu. check, and Hgb
- Covid-19 Rapid and PCR testing
- Clean and sterilize instruments, equipment's, rooms and tables
- Dispose of sharps, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, and policies
- Perform injections and distribute proper dose(s) of medication with physician verification
- Small procedures, ear lavages, eye lavages, and tray set ups
- Venipuncture via butterfly or vacuum tube
- Epic EMR system and Rad system
- Bring in patients to room and take chief complaint, vitals, pain scales and current medication and input into EMR system
- Translate for Spanish speaking patients
- Explain to radiologist related symptom's to help with x-ray readings
- Assist on site provider's with X-ray abnormalities
- Apply DME to pt's and instruct proper use of equipment
Corona Regional
07.2023 - 11.2024
- Collaborate with Radiologists to accurately interpret imaging results, leading to accurately interpret imaging
- Discuss screening with patients and explain the MRI order and process
- Maintain Safety for patients, zones, and medical devices
- Operated according to the safety protocols
- Inpatient and Outpatient experience
- Keep a clean environment
- Translate for Spanish speakers about procedure
- Use Gadolinium contrast
- Maintain all supplies and equipment
- Use reasonable scan time, SAR limits, and patient comfort
- HIPPAA and OSHA trained
- 1.5T Toshiba High Field Scanner
Montebello Advanced Imagining
Montebello
07.2023 - 11.2024
- Collaborate with Radiologists to accurately interpret imaging results, leading to accurately interpret imaging
- Discuss screening with patients and explain the MRI order and process
- Maintain Safety for patients, zones, and medical devices
- Operated according to the safety protocols
- Inpatient and Outpatient experience
- Keep a clean environment
- Translate for Spanish speakers about procedure
- Use Gadolinium contrast
- Maintain all supplies and equipment
- Use reasonable scan time, SAR limits, and patient comfort
- HIPPAA and OSHA trained
- 0.3 Hitachi Low Field Scanner
Education
MRI Tech -
CBD College
Los Angeles, Ca01-2025
X-Ray and Medical Assistant -
Modern Technology
Fountain Valley, Ca01-2019
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer -
Modern Technology
Fountain Valley, Ca01-2018
Skills
- MRI equipment operation
- image quality assessment
- patient safety protocols
- IV setup and contrast administration
- imaging procedure education
- patient comfort management
- diagnostic imaging techniques
- training and mentorship
- time management
- problem solving
- attention to detail
- Imaging techniques
- Patient education
Timeline
MRI Technologist
St. Michael's Medical Center
11.2025 - Current
Lead MRI Tech
SimonMed Imaging-Flagstaff
06.2025 - 10.2025
Corona Regional
07.2023 - 11.2024
Montebello Advanced Imagining
07.2023 - 11.2024
Providence Urgent Care
04.2023 - 04.2025
MRI Tech -
CBD College
X-Ray and Medical Assistant -
Modern Technology
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer -
Modern Technology