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• 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 OR Certification in another clinical imaging field (such as ARDMS or NMTCB) with associate degree or bachelor degree in allied health field

OR 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 receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

• Physical and Environmental Demands
• The 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. Very 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. Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue. The 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. Because 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. Please click the below link to view Ochsner Rush's delineated job descriptions based on daily duties. Once you click on the link, you will have to request permission before being able to view the site. Please note, this could take up to 24 hours for access to be granted. RUSH HR

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