MRI Tech | PRN

Lake Charles Memorial Health System; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Health System is seeking an Advanced MRI Tech to perform a variety of MRI exams and produce diagnostic images. The role reports to the Administrative Director of Radiology and the Medical Director of Radiology.

You will plan exams, ensure patient safety, and participate in quality improvement within Radiology. The ideal candidate has MRI technologist experience, a Rad Tech license, CPR certification, and strong communication with patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Rad Tech license required; ARRT license preferred.
• CPR certification is required.
• Two years radiologic technologist experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate with patients, families and medical staff.
• Ability to perform imaging exams with proper techniques and safety.

Responsibilities

• Plan of Care: Performs diagnostic imaging exams as ordered.
• Decision Making: Collects, analyzes and interprets data within the scope of practice.
• Performance Improvement: Is knowledgeable of and actively participates in implementation of PI plan.
• Completes assignments within the time constraints allowed.
• Protects patient information and maintains confidentiality.

Skills

Patient communication

Imaging techniques

Decision making

Adaptability

Safety awareness

Education

Rad Tech license

ARRT license (preferred)

CPR certification

Tools

MRI equipment

Job description

• 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 and/or Medical Director of Radiology.

Advanced MRI Tech

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 and/or Medical Director of Radiology.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Plan of Care: Performs diagnostic imaging exams as ordered.
• Decision Making: Collects, analyzes and interprets data within the scope of practice.
• Performance Improvement: 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.
• Conduct self in a calm and purposeful manner during stressful situations.
• Protects patient information and maintains confidentiality.

The 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 preferred.
• Rad Tech license required, ARRT license preferred, LSRT license preferred.
• CPR certification.
• Ability to communicate with patient, family, peers and medical personnel.
• Ability to compute proper imaging techniques and contrast media administration.
• Requires emotional stability and resilience.
• Must 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 and/or move equipment is normally required.
• The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk or radiation.
• The employee occasionally is exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Occasionally will need to be able to transport items 20 pounds or more.
• Frequently you will be required to move 1-20 pounds. Frequently you will be required to push or pull 20 or more pounds.
• You would continuously be using your hands and finger for positioning different equipment.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.