MRI Technologist - Baton Rouge Hospital - PRN - Part-time

p style="text-align:left"bspanWe#39;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, spanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspan class="WGS0"and innovate. We believe/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. /span/b/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"bspanAt Ochsner, whether you work with patients spanevery day/span 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! /span/b/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pThis 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.p/ppbubEducation/b/u/b/ppRequired - High school diploma or equivalent./pp/ppbubWork Experience/b/u/b/ppRequired – 6 months of supervised MRI clinical scanning experience./ppPreferred – Clinical MRI experience./pp/ppbubCertifications/b/u/b/ppRequired - Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association./ppARRT registered or unlimited state license/ppOR/ppCertification in another clinical imaging field (such as ARDMS or NMTCB) with associate degree or bachelor degree in allied health field/ppOR/ppARRT, ARMRIT OR CAMRT registered as an MR technologist with no experience./ppAdvanced certification in MRI required by an organization recognized by the ACR Registry required within two years of employment./ppPreferred - Advanced certification in MRI required by an organization recognized by the ACR Registry./pp/ppbubKnowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)/b/u/b/pullipProficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications./p/lilipEffective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally./p/lilipStrong interpersonal skills./p/lilipKnowledge of MRI procedures and technical language./p/lilipAbility to work with and maintain strict confidentiality, work efficiently and calmly under pressure, and b self-directed and function without direct supervision./p/lilipAbility to work flexible schedule (such as nights, evenings, weekends, holidays, extended shifts, etc.) and travel throughout and between facilities./p/lilipGeneral knowledge of cardiac anatomy, Doppler physics, and the hemodynamics of blood flow in relation to the various disease states./p/lilipAbility to preliminary identify stenosis or occlusion based on nationally published criteria./p/lilipAbility to assist attending physicians with interventional procedures requiring ultrasonic guidance./p/lilipAbility to provide care and/or support services in a manner consistent with the patient#39;s age, social, spiritual, and cultural needs and other special consideration./p/li/ulp/ppubJob Duties/b/u/pullipVerifies physician order and procedure to ensure accuracy./p/lilipUses radiology information systems to facilitate care./p/lilipExplains procedure to patient to ensure understanding./p/lilipIndependently operates equipment to complete imaging procedure according to protocol (including placement of IV)./p/lilipReviews patient images prior to transmission to ensure images meet diagnostic quality standards./p/lilipCompletes timely quality control procedures in accordance with regulatory standards and performing notification/remediation as warranted./p/lilipAssists in the facilitation of departmental operations (inventory, staff schedules, equipment maintenance, etc.)./p/lilipAdapts 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./p/lilipPerforms other related duties as required./p/li/ulp/ppubPhysical and Environmental Demands/b/u/ppThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions./pp/ppVery Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Heavy Work. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible. br / /ppDuties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue./ppThe incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases./pp/ppBecause the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role./pp/ppbAre you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!/b/pp/ppbiOchsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website./i/b/pp/ppispanIndividuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position/spanspan: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington,span /spanand Washington D.C./span/i/pp/ppbiOchsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website, or if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our HR Employee Solution Center at 504-842-4748 (select option 1) or /i/ba href="mailto:careers#64;ochsner.org" target="_blank"bicareers#64;ochsner.org/i/b/abi. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications./i/b/pp/ppspanOchsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities./span/pp/p p style="text-align:left"bspanWe#39;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, spanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspan class="WGS0"and innovate. We believe/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. /span/b/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"bspanAt Ochsner, whether you work with patients spanevery day/span 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! /span/b/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pThis 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.p/ppbubEducation/b/u/b/ppRequired - High school diploma or equivalent./pp/ppbubWork Experience/b/u/b/ppRequired – 6 months of supervised MRI clinical scanning experience./ppPreferred – Clinical MRI experience./pp/ppbubCertifications/b/u/b/ppRequired - Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association./ppARRT registered or unlimited state license/ppOR/ppCertification in another clinical imaging field (such as ARDMS or NMTCB) with associate degree or bachelor degree in allied health field/ppOR/ppARRT, ARMRIT OR CAMRT registered as an MR technologist with no experience./ppAdvanced certification in MRI required by an organization recognized by the ACR Registry required within two years of employment./ppPreferred - Advanced certification in MRI required by an organization recognized by the ACR Registry./pp/ppbubKnowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)/b/u/b/pullipProficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications./p/lilipEffective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally./p/lilipStrong interpersonal skills./p/lilipKnowledge of MRI procedures and technical language./p/lilipAbility to work with and maintain strict confidentiality, work efficiently and calmly under pressure, and b self-directed and function without direct supervision./p/lilipAbility to work flexible schedule (such as nights, evenings, weekends, holidays, extended shifts, etc.) and travel throughout and between facilities./p/lilipGeneral knowledge of cardiac anatomy, Doppler physics, and the hemodynamics of blood flow in relation to the various disease states./p/lilipAbility to preliminary identify stenosis or occlusion based on nationally published criteria./p/lilipAbility to assist attending physicians with interventional procedures requiring ultrasonic guidance./p/lilipAbility to provide care and/or support services in a manner consistent with the patient#39;s age, social, spiritual, and cultural needs and other special consideration./p/li/ulp/ppubJob Duties/b/u/pullipVerifies physician order and procedure to ensure accuracy./p/lilipUses radiology information systems to facilitate care./p/lilipExplains procedure to patient to ensure understanding./p/lilipIndependently operates equipment to complete imaging procedure according to protocol (including placement of IV)./p/lilipReviews patient images prior to transmission to ensure images meet diagnostic quality standards./p/lilipCompletes timely quality control procedures in accordance with regulatory standards and performing notification/remediation as warranted./p/lilipAssists in the facilitation of departmental operations (inventory, staff schedules, equipment maintenance, etc.)./p/lilipAdapts 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./p/lilipPerforms other related duties as required./p/li/ulp/ppubPhysical and Environmental Demands/b/u/ppThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions./pp/ppVery Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Heavy Work. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible. br / /ppDuties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue./ppThe incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases./pp/ppBecause the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role./pp/ppbAre you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!/b/pp/ppbiOchsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website./i/b/pp/ppispanIndividuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position/spanspan: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington,span /spanand Washington D.C./span/i/pp/ppbiOchsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website, or if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our HR Employee Solution Center at 504-842-4748 (select option 1) or /i/ba href="mailto:careers#64;ochsner.org" target="_blank"bicareers#64;ochsner.org/i/b/abi. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications./i/b/pp/ppspanOchsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities./span/pp/p Apply tot his job Apply To this Job