MRI Technologist

Job Title: MRI Technologist
Location: Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Duration: 3 months
Shift: Variable
Schedule: 40 hours per week, rotating day/evening shifts (0600–1430, 1030–1900, 1430–2300, or variations as needed); rotating night call shifts (weeknights 2300–0700 and weekends 2300–0630); all technologists rotate call as required.

• 2+ years of MRI clinical scanning experience.

• Knowledge of Siemens Sola MRI scanner software.

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent.

• ARRT registered or unlimited state license.
  OR

• Certification in another clinical imaging field (such as ARDMS or NMTCB) with an associate degree or bachelor's degree in an 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.

• Verify physician orders and procedures for accuracy.

• Use radiology information systems to facilitate care.

• Explain procedures to patients to ensure understanding.

• Independently operate equipment to complete imaging procedures according to protocol, including IV placement.

• Review patient images prior to transmission to ensure diagnostic quality.

• Perform timely quality control procedures per regulatory standards.

• Assist with departmental operations such as inventory, staff schedules, and equipment maintenance.

• Adapt communication and care based on patient population and cultural needs.

• Provide care and support consistent with patient age, social, and cultural needs.

• Perform other related duties as required.

• Proficiency with computers, software, and web-based applications.

• Effective verbal and written communication.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Knowledge of MRI procedures and technical language.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work independently under pressure.

• Flexibility for nights, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts.

• Knowledge of cardiac anatomy, Doppler physics, and hemodynamics.

• Ability to assist with interventional procedures requiring ultrasonic guidance.

• Work Type: Very Heavy Work – exerting over 100 pounds occasionally and over 50 pounds frequently.

• Exposure: Routine exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue; potential occupational risk for communicable diseases and hazardous materials.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.