LCMC Health
We are a New Orleans-based, non-profit health system on a mission: to provide the best possible care for every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond, and to put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. And that means we do things a little differently around here.
Treating people like family is the LCMC Health way, and it always has been. Founded by Louisiana's first freestanding children's hospital, we have grown into a healthcare system that is built to serve the unique needs of our communities and families.
Today, we offer six hospital locations: Children's Hospital New Orleans, East Jefferson General Hospital, New Orleans East Hospital, Touro, University Medical Center New Orleans, and West Jefferson Medical Center. We also offer a network of urgent care centers across the greater New Orleans area. With over 2,800 physicians specializing in everything from head to toe, our community can count on us to provide the right care, right where they need it.
CHNOLA
Children's Hospital of New Orleans is a leader in Pediatric care throughout the Southeast region. We are seeking a dynamic Job Title in the Department. The mission of making care available to all children has allowed Children's to grow as an organization.
Children's Hospital is a 247-bed, not-for-profit medical center offering the most advanced pediatric care for children from birth to 21 years. With over 40 pediatric specialties and more than 400 physicians, it is the only full-service hospital exclusively for children in Louisiana and the Gulf South. We invite you to experience the magic of Children's Hospital.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Why a Great Place to Work
At LCMC Health we help you to lean into your calling by leaning in with you, ensuring you have the resources to do your job as only you can.
And that begins with receiving the support you need to thrive and grow, which looks different for each person. Living out our commitment to inclusion requires providing benefits that are as diverse and unique as our workforce. It’s a responsibility we take seriously.
Because we don’t just serve the New Orleans community—we’re at the beating heart of it. Whether by offering community health services or making medical innovations more accessible, LCMC Health is bringing a culture of wellness to the communities that matter to you.
When you know you’re making an authentic impact, you give a little extra to every day—as a person, with your team, in your community—and that’s one of the reasons why you’ll be a perfect fit at LCMC Health, where giving a little something extra is at the heart of everything we do.
Sign on Bonus Available!!!The MRI Technologist performs imaging procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision. This position performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgement, with ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed magnetic resonance imaging for diagnosis.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
GENERAL DUTIES
Provides clinical services according to radiology practice standards to ensure optimal department functions:
Performs the technical aspects of MRI/MRA displaying quality and proficiency.Performs daily calibrations and records results as per protocol.Selects appropriate coil to reduce noise, increase signal and maximize resolution.Demonstrates job knowledge by selecting correct acquisition parameters.Reviews physician orders with the radiologist to ensure the proper examination and diagnostic results are obtained as required.Administers sound patient care practices according to department and hospital policies and procedures, to ensure the safety of the patient:
Accepts patients and assesses their condition to determine the proper handling and special requirements.Explains procedure to patients/families and answers any questions to ease anxiety and assure patient cooperation.Demonstrates the ability to recognize clinical and/or emergent problems that may interfere with exams and take appropriate action to resolve them and produce the most desirable outcome.Demonstrates safety and job knowledge in the administration of parenteral contrast agents.Obtains and reviews patient history screening questionnaire.Responds and follows up on critical test findings.Acquires and evaluates patient lab values to make sure they are within normal limits (BUN, CR, Pregnancy, Glucose) when applicable.Maintains equipment, exam rooms and work areas in a neat and safe condition, to ensure the safety of the patients and employees:
Checks and inspects the suite, equipment and accessories daily for physical or mechanical hazards. Troubleshoots malfunctions, immediately reports dangerous conditions to the appropriate person.Maintains work area in a clean orderly fashion.Checks stock supply levels, maintains supplies at par level and displays an effort in supply maintenance and utilization.Cleans and disinfects equipment.Maintains supply of linen in the room.Maintains quality control checks in accordance with policy requirements:
Participates in department QC and PI programs, follows up on all deficiencies.Maintains proper sterile technique for procedures, practices aseptic techniques and always washes hands before and after each patient contact.Strictly adheres to the hospital policy on body substance isolation.Always wears film badge while on duty, follows departmental procedures for badge results.Completes ancillary tasks to ensure efficient and consistent departmental operations:
Consistently, accurately and legibly records the required information on the requisition.Always pulls previous films, exams and reports, accurately records the required information on the film jacket and performs other file room duties as required.Charges for the procedures.Performs other routine clerical duties as assigned.Inputs and verifies all data is sent and verified in PACS/RIS.Demonstrates safety for patients, staff and self as outlined in department and hospital protocols and regulatory guidelines, to ensure the safety of the patients and staff:
Recognizes emergent situations and responds appropriately. Calls codes as needed.Observes and monitors patient's vital signs.Monitors medical equipment attached to the patient during the radiographic procedure.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
WORK SHIFT:
Days (United States of America)This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Application for Employment
It is the policy of all member hospitals and facilities of the LCMC Health System (Louisiana Children’s Medical Center, Children’s Hospital of New Orleans, Touro Infirmary, University Medical Center New Orleans, New Orleans East Hospital, and West Jefferson Medical Center as well as its centers of health care and physician services, East Jefferson General Hospital, Woldenberg Village, Crescent City Physician Inc., and New Orleans Physician Services) to provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other protected status in regard to any position for which the employee or applicant may qualify.
Instructions to Applicant
1. You must fully and accurately complete the Application for employment. Incomplete applications will not be considered. LCMC Health and its members may use the information given in the application to investigate the applicant's previous employment and background.
2. The Application for Employment will be considered inactive after 180 days. If you wish to be considered after that time, you must complete a new Application for Employment.
3. If you are hired, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.