MRI Technologist - Full Time - Baton Rouge Hospital

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate.  We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. 

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters.  Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! 

This job maintains safety in the MRI environment while assessing patients and safely performing routine MRI procedures in accordance with prescribed safety procedures and protocols. Serves as a clinical mentor for junior staff and students.

Sign On Bonus for eligible candidates

Education

Required - High school diploma or equivalent.

Work Experience

Required – 6 months of supervised MRI clinical scanning experience.

Preferred – Clinical MRI experience.

Certifications

Required - Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.

ARRT registered or unlimited state license

OR

Certification in another clinical imaging field (such as ARDMS or NMTCB) with associate degree or bachelor degree in allied health field

OR

ARRT, ARMRIT OR CAMRT registered as an MR technologist with no experience.

Advanced certification in MRI required by an organization recognized by the ACR Registry required within two years of employment.

Preferred - Advanced certification in MRI required by an organization recognized by the ACR Registry.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Knowledge of MRI procedures and technical language.

• Ability to work with and maintain strict confidentiality, work efficiently and calmly under pressure, and b self-directed and function without direct supervision.

• Ability to work flexible schedule (such as nights, evenings, weekends, holidays, extended shifts, etc.) and travel throughout and between facilities.

• General knowledge of cardiac anatomy, Doppler physics, and the hemodynamics of blood flow in relation to the various disease states.

• Ability to preliminary identify stenosis or occlusion based on nationally published criteria.

• Ability to assist attending physicians with interventional procedures requiring ultrasonic guidance.

• Ability to provide care and/or support services in a manner consistent with the patient's age, social, spiritual, and cultural needs and other special consideration.

Job Duties

• Verifies physician order and procedure to ensure accuracy.

• Uses radiology information systems to facilitate care.

• Explains procedure to patient to ensure understanding.

• Independently operates equipment to complete imaging procedure according to protocol (including placement of IV).

• Reviews patient images prior to transmission to ensure images meet diagnostic quality standards.

• Completes timely quality control procedures in accordance with regulatory standards and performing notification/remediation as warranted.

• Assists in the facilitation of departmental operations (inventory, staff schedules, equipment maintenance, etc.).

• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.

• Performs other related duties as required.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Heavy Work.  (Constantly: activ