MRI Technologist - PRN

Ochsner Health•Bay St. Louis, MS

21d

About The Position

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. The MRI Technologist also serves as a clinical mentor for junior staff and students. The role requires supervised MRI clinical scanning experience, knowledge of MRI procedures and technical language, and the ability to work independently and calmly under pressure. The employee must provide care in a manner that is responsive to patients’ ages, social, spiritual, and cultural needs. The position involves working directly with patients in a healthcare setting and may include exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, hazardous medications, and hazardous waste. The job description summarizes the primary duties and may be changed at the employer’s discretion. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 6 months of supervised MRI clinical scanning experience.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
One of the following: ARRT registration or unlimited state license; certification in another clinical imaging field such as ARDMS or NMTCB with an associate or bachelor’s degree in an allied health field; or ARRT, ARMRIT, or CAMRT registration as an MR technologist with no experience.
Advanced MRI certification from an organization recognized by the ACR Registry is required within two years of employment.
Proficiency with computers, software, and web-based applications.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of MRI procedures and technical language.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, work efficiently and calmly under pressure, and work independently without direct supervision.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts, and to travel throughout and between facilities.
General knowledge of cardiac anatomy, Doppler physics, and the hemodynamics of blood flow in relation to 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 or support consistent with patients’ age, social, spiritual, and cultural needs and other special considerations.

Nice To Haves

Clinical MRI experience.
Advanced MRI certification from an organization recognized by the ACR Registry.

Responsibilities

Verify physician orders and procedures to ensure accuracy.
Use radiology information systems to facilitate care.
Explain procedures to patients and ensure their understanding.
Independently operate equipment to complete imaging procedures according to protocol, including placement of IVs.
Review patient images before transmission to ensure they meet diagnostic quality standards.
Complete timely quality control procedures in accordance with regulatory standards and perform notification or remediation as warranted.
Assist with departmental operations, including inventory, staff schedules, and equipment maintenance.
Adapt behavior to the specific patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services or procedures, requesting permission, and adapting communication style.
Maintain knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance concerns.
Perform other related duties as required.