MRI Technologist - Precision Imaging & Patient Care

SOUTHEAST NEUROSCIENCE CENTER, LLC; Gray (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SOUTHEAST NEUROSCIENCE CENTER, LLC is seeking an MRI Technologist to perform routine to complex MRI procedures and ensure safety and quality in imaging according to ARRT standards.

The role includes processing orders, verifying patient history, and collaborating with the radiology team to deliver accurate diagnostic images while maintaining ALARA practices and patient comfort.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Radiology or completion of a two-year radiology program is required.
• ARRT certification in Radiography and MR advanced registration or to obtain within 12 months.
• Current state licensure as applicable and BLS within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Receive, relay, and document orders in the patient record.
• Corroborate history with order and procedure for accurate interpretation.
• Perform MRI procedures following established protocols to achieve high-quality images.
• Ensure safety and ALARA principles for patients, staff, and visitors.
• Provide education to patients and trainees; participate in QA activities.

Skills

MRI Procedures

Patient Care

ALARA Safety

Venipuncture

Image Quality Review

Emergency Response

Documentation

Anatomy Knowledge

Education

Associate's Degree in Radiology

Tools

MRI Scanner

PACS

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

• Performs routine to complex magnetic resonance procedures and related techniques, producing images at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed independent practitioner.
• Ensures services are performed in a safe environment in accordance with established guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Serves as part of the imaging center team and seeks as well as provides feedback for improved clinical practice.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Receives, relays, and documents verbal, written, and electronic orders in the patient's medical record.
• Corroborates patient's clinical history with physician's order and procedure, ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed independent practitioner. May also verify informed consent, if applicable.
• Assumes responsibility for patient needs during procedures.
• Identifies, prepares, and/or administers medications as prescribed by and under the direction of a licensed independent practitioner in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Applies principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others, when taking radiographs.
• Performs venipuncture and maintains intravenous access as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
• Identifies, prepares, positions patient, and competently performs procedure by using established MR protocols or as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner for diagnostic interpretation or intervention, to achieve the highest quality image.
• Evaluates images for technical quality, ensuring proper identification is recorded.
• Identifies and manages emergency situations.
• Provides education to patients, as well as students and other health care providers.
• Performs ongoing quality assurance activities.
• Conducts POC Creatinine clearance testing in accordance with established MR protocols or as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner for diagnostic interpretation.
• Knowledge of emergency shut-down procedures and how to properly react to a quench.
• Selects appropriate pulse sequences with consideration given to established protocols and other factors influencing data acquisition parameters.
• Manipulates and reconstructs digital data for display or hard copy records, ensuring proper identification is evident.
• Maintains archival storage of digital data as appropriate.
• Assists in maintaining supply inventory.
• Follows established Safety Standards to ensure a safe environment for self, patients, visitors, and staff (including contracted staff).
• Establishes ownership of clinical area by taking pride in appearance and readiness of exam rooms, equipment, and supplies.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Demonstrates consistent use of AIDET (Acknowledge patient, Introduce yourself, provide Duration/timeline for test, Explain the test, & Thank them for choosing our center) and HEAL ( Hear them out, Empathize, Apologize, & Leap into action to solve) when interacting with patients/customers.
• Takes the initiative to help other modalities/areas of the Imaging Center as assigned or when workload/area allows.
• Attends/participates in staff meetings, in-services, and center-wide meetings as scheduled.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE:

• Up to 2 years experience as an MRI Technologist

EDUCATION:

• Must have a minimum Associates Degree in Radiology or be a graduate of an accredited two-year radiology program.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Must be certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Radiography and maintain current valid registration from ARRT. Must also hold a MR advanced registration through ARRT or must obtain it within their first 12 months of employment. Additionally, must meet the state licensure requirement for the state in which they practice. BLS certification required within 60 days of hire.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of routine to complex MRI procedures and protocols.
• Skill in operation of MRI equipment as well as applicable ancillary equipment.
• Ability to work independently and multitask.
• Ability to provide documentation accurately and concisely.
• Demonstrates understanding of human cross-sectional anatomy, physiology, pathology, radiopharmacology, and medical terminology.
• Knowledge of computer applications, including information and billing systems, keyboard input, digital archiving, and retrieving of data.