MRI Technologist

ochsner; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in New Orleans, LA, is seeking an MRI Technologist to ensure MRI safety and perform routine MRI procedures while mentoring junior staff and students. The role requires BLS, ARRT/ARMRIT/CAMRT certification, and a high school diploma with 6 months of MRI experience.

You will operate MRI equipment, verify orders, and maintain patient privacy while adapting to a fast-paced clinical environment. Ochsner Health offers opportunities across facilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• ARRT registered or unlimited state license.
• BLS certification required.
• Certification in another clinical imaging field (ARDMS/NMTCB) with allied health degree.
• ARRT/ARMRIT/CAMRT MR technologist certification with no experience.
• Advanced MRI certification within two years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Verify physician orders and procedures for accuracy.
• Use radiology information systems to facilitate care.
• Explain procedures to patients to ensure understanding.
• Independently operate MRI equipment according to protocol.
• Review images for diagnostic quality before transmission.
• Complete timely quality control procedures per regulatory standards.
• Assist in department operations (inventory, staff schedules, equipment maintenance).
• Adapt communication and approach to each patient population while maintaining privacy.
• Support interventional procedures requiring ultrasonic guidance.

Skills

MRI procedures

Verbal communication

Patient care

Safety compliance

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ARRT registered or unlimited state license

BLS Certification

ARDMS/NMTCB or related imaging cert with allied health degree

Advanced MRI certification (ACR-recognized) within 2 years

Tools

RIS (Radiology Information System)

MRI equipment

Job description

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed – our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job maintains safety in the MRI environment while assessing patients and safely performing routine MRI procedures in accordance with prescribed safety procedures and protocols. Serves as a clinical mentor for junior staff and students. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Education

• Required - High school diploma or equivalent.

Work Experience

• Required - 6 months of supervised MRI clinical scanning experience.
• Preferred - Clinical MRI experience.

Certifications

• Required - Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
• ARRT registered or unlimited state license
• Certification in another clinical imaging field (such as ARDMS or NMTCB) with associate degree or bachelor degree in allied health field
• 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.
• Preferred - Advanced certification in MRI required by an organization recognized by the ACR Registry.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• 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 b 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.

Job Duties

• 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.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will recei