MRI Technologist

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is Louisiana’s leading cancer care organization, caring for more patients each year than any other facility in the region. And with strategic hospital and physician partnerships, we are delivering on our mission to improve survivorship and lessen the burden of cancer.

Mary Bird Perkins and its partners work together to provide state-of-the-art treatments and unparalleled collaborative, comprehensive cancer services. This culture of innovation helps attract the best cancer minds in the country, from expert physicians and highly specialized scientists to forward-thinking leaders in supportive care and other disciplines.

Together, with our hospital and physician partners, we are one-hundred percent focused on cancer care.

Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.

Job Description:

SCOPE: Under general supervision, is responsible for maintaining safety in MRI environment while assessing patients and safety performing routine MRI procedures in accordance with prescribed safety procedure and protocols; ensures patient safety, technical quality and timely transfer of data; fabricates any necessary immobilization devices prior to scan as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Perform diagnostic MRI scans for routine radiologic exams.

2. Perform MRI scans for radiation treatment planning purposes.

3. Providing expert advice and building protocols

4. Transporting patients if no personnel is available.

5. Performs other related responsibilities as required and/or directed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an AMA accredited program in radiologic technology.            
• 5 years experience as MRI Technologist. 
• Registered by ARRT with current License by the state of Louisiana 
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
• ARRT advanced MR certification