MRI Technologist - Radiology - Kings Hwy

Ochsner LSU Health System•Shreveport, LA

About The Position

This position maintains safety in the MRI environment, assesses patients, and safely performs routine MRI procedures in accordance with established safety procedures and protocols. The Registered MRI Technologist also serves as a clinical mentor to junior staff and students. The role requires accurate and protocol-based imaging, patient communication, quality control, and support for departmental operations. This description summarizes the primary responsibilities and may be amended or supplemented at Ochsner's discretion. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and the applicable MRI credentials and experience described below. Advanced MRI certification from an organization recognized by the ACR Registry is required within two years of employment. The role requires patient-centered care, strict confidentiality, compliance with applicable laws and standards, and the ability to work flexibly, potentially including nights, evenings, weekends, holidays, or extended shifts. The work involves very heavy physical demands, including exerting more than 100 pounds of force occasionally, more than 50 pounds frequently, and more than 20 pounds constantly to move objects. Duties may require stooping, bending, reaching, grasping, manual dexterity, prolonged standing, and travel between facilities. Mechanical lifting devices or team lifts should be used. The position involves routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, and potential communicable-disease risks in patient-care settings.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Meet one of the listed MRI qualification pathways: ARRT, ARMRIT, or CAMRT registration as an MR technologist; or ARRT registration or an unlimited state license plus six months of supervised MRI clinical scanning experience; or an associate or bachelor's degree in an allied health field, certification in another clinical imaging field (such as ARDMS or NMTCB), and six months of supervised MRI clinical scanning experience.
Advanced MRI certification from an organization recognized by the ACR Registry within two years of employment.
Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and information retrieval.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
Proficiency with Windows-style applications, role-specific software packages, and keyboard use.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of MRI procedures and technical language.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Ability to work efficiently and calmly under pressure.
Ability to work self-directed and function without direct supervision.
Ability and willingness to maintain flexibility in work duties and hours, potentially including nights, evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts.
Ability to provide care or support consistent with patients' age, social, spiritual, and cultural needs and other special considerations.
Ability to meet very heavy physical demands, including lifting or moving objects, stooping, bending, reaching, grasping, manual dexterity, prolonged standing, and travel throughout and between facilities.
Ability to work in patient-care areas and tolerate routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, and potential communicable-disease risks.

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 patient care.
Explain procedures to patients to ensure their understanding.
Independently operate equipment and complete imaging procedures according to protocol, including IV placement.
Review patient images before transmission to ensure they meet diagnostic quality standards.
Complete quality-control procedures on time in accordance with regulatory standards and perform notification or remediation when warranted.
Assist with departmental operations, including inventory, staff schedules, and equipment maintenance.
Adapt communication and care to the specific patient population, respecting privacy, explaining procedures appropriately, requesting permissions, and adapting communication style.
Mentor junior staff and students clinically.
Remain knowledgeable about and comply with applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.
Comply with Ochsner's Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, and immediately report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and safety, privacy, or compliance concerns.
Perform other related duties as required.