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Ochsner Health · 3 months ago

MRI Tech - Weekend Program (Ochsner Baptist)

New Orleans - New Orleans Region - Louisiana

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

Ochsner Health is committed to serving and healing patients since 1942. They are seeking an MRI Tech for their weekend program, responsible for maintaining safety in the MRI environment, performing routine MRI procedures, and serving as a clinical mentor for junior staff and students.

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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 proceduresBasic Life Support (BLS)ARRT registeredClinical MRI experienceComputer proficiencyPatient care supportEffective communicationInterpersonal skillsConfidentialityWork under pressure

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 OR Certification in another clinical imaging field (such as ARDMS or NMTCB) with associate degree or bachelor degree in allied health field OR 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

Preferred

Clinical MRI experience

Advanced certification in MRI required by an organization recognized by the ACR Registry

Company

Ochsner Health

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Ochsner Health is the leading nonprofit healthcare provider in Louisiana, Mississippi and across the Gulf South, delivering expert care at its 47 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers.

Founded in 1942

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

10001+ employees