MRI Technologist - Sign-on Bonus Offer

LCMC Health•Metairie, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Your job is more than a job. From the usual to the unusual, as an MRI Technologist, you get to see what lies beneath the medical problem. That’s pretty cool. You’re comfortable working independently, using your sound judgement, concentration, and initiative managing patient schedules and expectations. Your high standards for quality and medical ethics are as keen and crisp as your imaging skills. Yesterday’s technology and knowledge is not good enough for you, so you strive daily to learn and build on your expertise about your profession, diseases, and diagnostic evolution. You’re not satisfied to just find the root of the problem, early detection is your mission, so you pay close attention to every detail. Blending your private investigator attitude with your expert magnetic resonance imaging aptitude is your secret to excellence. Can we just say that we love that about you? Your experiences, your knowledge, your skills, your empathy, your compassion, and your personality, all of it adds up to you. And we’re excited to get to know you and find out what you’ll bring to this specialized diagnostic imaging role. Sign on Bonus Included!

Requirements

Radiography Certification (ARRT) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)
Radiology Technician (MRI) (ARRT (MRI)) - Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners (LSRTBE)
Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (CPR, BLS) - American Heart Association

Responsibilities

Perform the technical aspects of MRI/MRA displaying quality and proficiency and demonstrate job knowledge by selecting correct acquisition parameters.
Perform daily calibrations and record results.
Select appropriate coil to reduce noise, increase signal and maximize resolution.
Review physician orders with the radiologist to ensure the proper examination and diagnostic results are obtained as required.
Ensure the safety of the patient, assess their condition to determine the proper handling and special requirements.
Obtains and reviews patient history, explains procedure to patients/families and answers any questions to ease anxiety and assure patient cooperation.
Demonstrate the ability to recognize clinical and/or emergent problems that may interfere with exam and take appropriate action.
Demonstrate safety and job knowledge in the administration of parenteral contrast agents.
Acquire and evaluate patient lab values to make sure they are within normal limits (BUN, CR, Pregnancy, Glucose) when applicable.
Disinfect and maintain equipment, exam rooms and work areas in a neat and safe condition by checking and inspecting equipment and accessories daily for physical or mechanical hazards or malfunctions, and immediately reporting dangerous conditions to the appropriate person.
Maintain supply levels and quality control checks.
Maintain proper sterile technique for procedures, practice aseptic techniques and adhere to the hospital policy on body substance isolation.
Input and verify all data are sent and verified in PACS/RIS.
Observe and monitor patient's vital signs and medical equipment attached to the patient during the radiographic procedure.