MRI Tech - Ochsner Baptist; PRN

MRI Tech - Ochsner Baptist (PRN)

Ochsner Health

This role 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.

Required:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred – Clinical MRI Experience.

Required – 6 months of supervised MRI clinical scanning experience.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
• ARRT registered or unlimited state license.
• Certification in another clinical imaging field (such as ARDMS or NMTCB) with associate degree or bachelor degree in allied health field.
• 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.

• 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 be 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 preliminarily 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.

• Verify physician order and procedure to ensure accuracy.
• Use radiology information systems to facilitate care.
• Explain procedure to patient to ensure understanding.
• Independently operate equipment to complete imaging procedure according to protocol (including placement of IV).
• Review patient images prior to transmission to ensure images meet diagnostic quality standards.
• Complete timely quality control procedures in accordance with regulatory standards and perform notification/remediation as warranted.
• Assist in the facilitation of departmental operations (inventory, staff schedules, equipment maintenance, etc.).
• Adapt behavior to the specific patient population, respecting privacy, introducing oneself, adjusting explanations of services or procedures, requesting permissions, and tailoring communication style.
• Perform other related duties as required.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.