Apply on Employer Site

Ochsner LSU Health · 4 months ago

MRI Technologist - MRI

Shreveport, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Ochsner LSU Health is seeking an MRI Technologist who will maintain safety in the MRI environment while assessing patients and performing routine MRI procedures. The role also involves serving as a clinical mentor for junior staff and students, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and quality standards throughout the imaging process.

Health CareHospitalMedical

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

MRI clinical scanningBasic Life Support (BLS)ARRT registeredMRI procedures knowledgeComputer proficiencyInterpersonal skillsEffective communicationWork under pressureConfidentialityFlexibility

Required

High school diploma or equivalent

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

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 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