MRI PRN

100 LCMC Health; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

100 LCMC Health is seeking an MRI Technologist to perform imaging procedures requiring independent judgment and technical proficiency. The role involves ensuring optimal department functions through adherence to clinical practices alongside robust patient care.

The ideal candidate will hold necessary certifications including ARMRIT or ARRT, and be skilled in maintaining equipment and following safety standards. Position includes heavy physical demands and variable hours across the United States.

Qualifications

• Must have ARMRIT or ARRT certification or be registry eligible.
• BLS certification required.
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging Certification within 2 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform MRI/MRA technical procedures with quality and proficiency.
• Provide patient care and explain procedures to reduce anxiety.
• Maintain equipment and ensure safety protocols are followed.

Skills

MRI technical proficiency

Patient care

Safety and emergency response

Equipment maintenance

Education

ARMRIT or ARRT certification

Basic Life Support certification

Job description

Job Overview

Your job is more than a job. The MRI Technologist performs imaging procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision. This position performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgement, with ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed magnetic resonance imaging for diagnosis.

Day-to-Day General Duties

• Provides clinical services according to radiology practice standards to ensure optimal department functions.
• Performs the technical aspects of MRI/MRA displaying quality and proficiency.
• Performs daily calibrations and records results as per protocol.
• Selects appropriate coil to reduce noise, increase signal and maximize resolution.
• Demonstrates job knowledge by selecting correct acquisition parameters.
• Reviews physician orders with the radiologist to ensure the proper examination and diagnostic results are obtained as required.
• Administers sound patient care practices according to department and hospital policies and procedures to ensure the safety of the patient: accepts patients and assesses their condition to determine the proper handling and special requirements; explains procedure to patients/families and answers any questions to ease anxiety and assure patient cooperation.
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize clinical and/or emergent problems that may interfere with exams and take appropriate action to resolve them and produce the most desirable outcome.
• Demonstrates safety and job knowledge in the administration of parenteral contrast agents.
• Obtains and reviews patient history screening questionnaire.
• Responds and follows up on critical test findings.
• Acquires and evaluates patient lab values to make sure they are within normal limits (BUN, CR, Pregnancy, Glucose) when applicable.
• Maintains equipment, exam rooms and work areas in a neat and safe condition, ensuring safety of patients and employees: checks and inspects the suite, equipment and accessories daily for physical or mechanical hazards, troubleshoots malfunctions, reports dangerous conditions, keeps supply levels, cleans and disinfects equipment, maintains linen supply.
• Participates in department QC and PI programs, follows up on all deficiencies.
• Maintains proper sterile technique for procedures, practices aseptic techniques and washes hands before and after each patient contact, adheres to body substance isolation policy, wears film badge during duty and follows departmental procedures for badge results.
• Completes ancillary tasks to ensure efficient and consistent departmental operations: records requisition information accurately and legibly, pulls previous films, exams and reports, charges for procedures, performs other routine clerical duties as assigned, inputs and verifies all data in PACS/RIS.
• Demonstrates safety for patients, staff and self: recognizes emergent situations and responds appropriately, calls codes as needed, observes and monitors patient vital signs, monitors medical equipment attached during the radiographic procedure.

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (CPR, BLS) – American Heart Association.
• ARMRIT (American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists) or ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists – R&MR) registry or registry eligible.
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging Certification within 2 years of hire.

Reporting Relationships

Does this position formally supervise employees? No.

Functional Demands

• Heavy physical requirements: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 25 to 50 pounds frequently, 10 to 20 pounds constantly.
• Sitting – Continuous (67‑100% of day).
• Standing – Frequent (36‑66% of day).
• Walking, Climbing, Carrying objects, Reaching: various frequencies as outlined in the original details.

Work Shift

Variable Hours (United States of America).

Equal Opportunity Statement

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.