MRI Technologist

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health in New Orleans is seeking an MRI Technologist to perform imaging procedures at a technical level with independent judgment. You will apply prescribed MRI protocols to support accurate diagnosis while prioritizing patient safety and comfort.

This role involves daily calibrations, coil selection, reviewing orders with radiologists, managing equipment and maintaining clean, safe work areas. Proficiency in PACS/RIS data handling and adherence to QC programs is essential.

Qualifications

• Proficient in MRI/MRA imaging and protocol application.
• Ability to perform daily calibrations and document results.
• Selects appropriate coil to optimize image quality and noise reduction.
• Verifies physician orders with radiologists to ensure accurate examinations.
• Maintains safety and comfort for patients before, during, and after procedures.
• Follows QC programs and hospital policies to ensure high standards.

Responsibilities

• Performs MRI/MRA imaging with quality and proficiency.
• Reviews orders with the radiologist to ensure proper exams.
• Maintains patient safety through careful monitoring and care.
• Handles equipment setup, calibration, and routine maintenance.
• Documents data in PACS/RIS and supports QA/QC activities.
• Keeps work areas clean, organized, and safe for staff and patients.

Skills

MRI imaging

Patient care

Quality control

Equipment maintenance

Radiology protocols

Tools

PACS

RIS

Job description

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.

Why a Great Place to Work

You’re more than your job. Everyone is. And that’s what makes you great at your job—all the little extras you bring to work every day, the things that make you you. At LCMC Health we value those things about you, because we know that all those little extras add up to extraordinary. And we’ve built a culture that supports and celebrates the extraordinary. You’ll see it when you come to work here, in the spirit of our places and the faces of our people. And every patient we heal, every family we comfort, every life we improve is the outcome of countless little extras adding up to an extraordinary result. Join LCMC Health, and you’ll find that our everyday makes it easy to live your extraordinary.

GENERAL DUTIES

• 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, To Ensure The Safety Of The Patients And Employees

• Checks and inspects the suite, equipment and accessories daily for physical or mechanical hazards. Troubleshoots malfunctions, immediately reports dangerous conditions to the appropriate person.
• Maintains work area in a clean orderly fashion.
• Checks stock supply levels, maintains supplies at par level and displays an effort in supply maintenance and utilization.
• Cleans and disinfects equipment.Maintains supply of linen in the room.

Maintains Quality Control Checks In Accordance With Policy Requirements

• Participates in department QC and PI programs, follows up on all deficiencies.
• Maintains proper sterile technique for procedures, practices aseptic techniques and always washes hands before and after each patient contact.
• Strictly adheres to the hospital policy on body substance isolation.
• Always wears film badge while on duty, follows departmental procedures for badge results.

Completes ancillary tasks to ensure efficient and consistent departmental operations:

• Consistently, accurately and legibly records the required information on the requisition.
• Always pulls previous films, exams and reports, accurately records the required information on the film jacket and performs other file room duties as required.
• Charges for the procedures.
• Performs other routine clerical duties as assigned.
• Inputs and verifies all data is sent and verified in PACS/RIS.

Demonstrates Safety For Patients, Staff And Self As Outlined In Department And Hospital Protocols And Regulatory Guidelines, To Ensure The Safety Of The Patients And Staff

• Recognizes emergent situations and responds appropriately. Calls codes as needed.
• Observes and monitors patient's vital signs.
• Monitors medical equipment attached to the patient during the radiographic procedure.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

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

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

Work Shift

Days (United States of America)

LCMC Health is a community.

Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little "come on in" attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary

Children’s Hospital,

at the heart of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for expert children’s health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast. Learn more about Children’s Hospital’s 40+ specialties and our national ranking by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Children's Hospital

Your extras

• Deliver healthcare with heart.
• Give people a reason to smile.
• Put a little love in your work.
• Be honest and real, but with compassion.
• Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
• Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
• See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
• Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
• Love what makes you, you - because we do

You are welcome here.

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.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.