MRI Tech

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital is seeking an MRI Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging exams and provide high-quality patient care within the Radiology department. The role reports to the Advanced MRI Practice Director and requires strong communication, safety, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Qualified candidates will have a radiologic technologist background, MRI experience, appropriate licenses, and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Previous MRI technologist or 2 years of radiological technologist experience preferred.
• Rad Tech license required; ARRT license preferred; LSRT license preferred.
• CPR certification required.
• Ability to communicate with patient, family, peers and medical personnel.

Responsibilities

• Plan of Care.
• Performs diagnostic imaging exams as ordered.
• Collects, analyzes and interprets data within the scope of practice.
• Is knowledgeable of and actively participates in implementation of PI plan.
• Completes assignments within the time constraints allowed.
• Contributes to a non-discriminating, non-hostile environment.
• Practices safety management.
• Respects hospital equipment and property.
• Conducts self in a calm and purposeful manner during stressful situations.
• Protects patient information and maintains confidentiality.
• The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Skills

Patient communication

Safety awareness

Adaptable & decisive

Attention to detail

Education

Radiologic technologist license

ARRT license preferred

LSRT license preferred

CPR certification

Tools

MRI machine operation

Job description

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Performs a variety of technical diagnostic examinations associated with the operation of MRI equipment to produce diagnostic images of any designated portion of the body Reports directly to the Administrative Director of Radiology andor Medical Director of Radiology

SUPERVISION

Reports directly to the Advanced MRI Practice Director

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Plan of Care Performs diagnostic imaging exams as orderedDecision Making Collects analyzes and interprets data within the scope of practicePerformance Improvement Is knowledgeable of and actively participates in implementation of PI planCompletes assignments within the time constraints allowedContributes to a non discriminating non hostile environmentPractices safety management Respects hospital equipment and propertyConduct self in a calm and purposeful manner during stressful situationsProtects patient information and maintains confidentialityThe above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Previous MRI technologist or 2 years of radiological technologist experience preferredRad Tech license required ARRT license preferred LSRT license preferred CPR certificationAbility to communicate with patient family peers and medical personnelAbility to compute proper imaging techniques and contrast media administrationRequires emotional stability and resilienceMust be adaptable to change be decisive and demonstrate foresight

Physical Demands

Work Environment The physical demands differ according to job responsibilities Required to stay in a stationary positions as well as ability to move around The ability to position ones self andor move equipment is normally requiredThe employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk or radiationThe employee occasionally is exposed to toxic or caustic chemicalsThe employee occasionally is exposed to risk of electrical shockThe noise level in the work environment is usually moderateOccasionally will need to be able to transport items 20 pounds or moreFrequently you will be required to move 1 20 pounds Frequently you will be required to push or pull 20 or more poundsYou would continuously be using your hands and finger for positioning different equipmentReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

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